Crossword clue
“Colored, as church glass”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
STAINEDLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Colored, as church glass” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 23, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Colored, as church glass” clue?+
The answer is STAINED (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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