Shade of purple NYT Midi Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Shade of purple” crossword clue is LILAC (5 letters); other puzzles used MAUVE. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Midi and New York Times crosswords, most recently on July 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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LILAC: a flowering shrub.
Best answers for “Shade of purple”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LILAC | 5 | Shade of purple |
| 2 | MAUVE | 5 | Shade of purple |
| 3 | PUCE | 4 | Dark purple shade similar clue |
| 4 | BEIGE | 5 | Sandy shade similar clue |
| 5 | COCOA | 5 | Shade of brown similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Shade of purple Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Shade of purple crossword clue?
LILAC is the 5-letter answer to the “Shade of purple” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Shade of purple crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Midi of July 20, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Shade of purple crossword clue?
Other puzzles used MAUVE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with PUCE (“Dark purple shade”), BEIGE (“Sandy shade”), COCOA (“Shade of brown”).