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Shade Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shade featured in LA Times Daily puzzle on January 18, 2026. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HUE.
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Crossword Answer For Shade:
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20 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUE Shade | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 18, 2026 |
| TINT Shade | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 14, 2026 |
| TINGE Shade (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Aug 26, 2025 |
| TONE Shade | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 21, 2025 |
| NUANCE Shade | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Apr 18, 2024 |
| COLOR Shade | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 29, 2023 |
| HUMANE Shade | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 9, 2023 |
| COLOUR Shade | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 12, 2022 |
| UMBRA Shade | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 14, 2021 |
| TAD Shade | (3) |
21 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33% | ECRU Shade shade | (4) | ||
| 32% | HUES Shades | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 32% | TINTS Shades | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 29% | TONES Shades | (5) | USA Today | Apr 20, 2025 |
| 29% | SUNGLASSES Shades | (10) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 21, 2023 |
| 29% | HUED Shaded | (4) | New York Times | Jan 10, 2021 |
| 29% | NUANCES Shades | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 13, 2019 |
| 29% | TINCTS Shades | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 10, 2016 |
| 29% | SPECTERS Shades | (8) | ||
| 29% | BLINDS Shades | (6) |
Clues for The LA Times Daily Puzzle on January 18, 2026
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In this clue, "Shade" is used metaphorically to hint at a subtle difference or variation in meaning, which is captured by the word "NUANCE." Nuances are delicate distinctions that add depth to understanding, often found in language, art, or behavior.