Crossword clue

“Shade similar to beige”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
TAN
Letters3
Starts withT
Ends withN
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jul 21, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shade similar to beige” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for July 21, 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 similar to beige” clue?+

The answer is TAN (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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