Crossword clue

“Ferruginous pigment”

This clue appeared as 37-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SIENNA
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 13, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ferruginous pigment” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 13, 2026 as 37-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, 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 “Ferruginous pigment” clue?+

The answer is SIENNA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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