What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Light brown and dull, as hair" from June 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Light brown and dull, as hair”

This clue appeared as 70-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MOUSY

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 22, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Light brown and dull, as hair” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Light brown and dull, as hair” clue?+

The answer is MOUSY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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