Lilac or lavender Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Lilac or lavender” from the New York Times crossword of December 1, 2024? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 1, 2024
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PASTEL is the answer to “Lilac or lavender”. It means a soft, delicate hue.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A soft, delicate hue.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SAPLET.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Soft hue”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Lilac or lavender”?
PASTEL, 6 letters: a soft, delicate hue.
When was “Lilac or lavender” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 1, 2024.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with P.