Crossword clue
“Shade”
This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
HUELetters3
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shade” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for April 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shade” clue?+
The answer is HUE (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of April 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for April 23, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.