What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Purple shade" from September 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Purple shade”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LILAC

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Purple shade” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Purple shade” clue?+

The answer is LILAC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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