Shade of gray Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Shade of gray” from the USA Today crossword of August 7, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
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SLATE is the answer to “Shade of gray”. It means to cover with a roofing material.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with a roofing material.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LEAST.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Rock used in roofing”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on October 17, 2025, May 22, 2025, April 21, 2025, January 9, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Shade of gray”?
SLATE, 5 letters: to cover with a roofing material.
When was “Shade of gray” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of August 7, 2026, and 4 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.