What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Shade of purple" from November 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Shade of purple”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MAUVE

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Shade of purple” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 3, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with E, 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 “Shade of purple” clue?+

The answer is MAUVE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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