Crossword clue
“Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6”
This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DYESLetters4
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6” clue?+
The answer is DYES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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