Crossword clue
“Dark shade of blue”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NAVYLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Dark shade of blue” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Dark shade of blue” clue?+
The answer is NAVY (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.