“Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair” (“Les Misérables” lyric) NYT Crossword Clue

We have the 6-letter answer for "Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword June 12, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) Crossword Answer

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  • (verb)
    1. expect and wish
    2. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  • (noun)
    1. an inclination to want things
    2. something that is desired
  • DESPAIR (noun)
    1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent
    2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
  • DESPAIR (verb)
    1. abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
  • COLOR (noun)
    1. any material used for its color
    2. (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction
  • COLOR (adjective)
    1. having or capable of producing colors
  • COLOR (verb)
    1. decorate with colors
    2. give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

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"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. When was "Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) crossword clue used most recently?
  2. What was the most recent answer for "Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) crossword clue?
    • The most recent answer for the clue is DESIRE
  3. What is the 6-letter answer for "Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric) crossword clue?
    • DESIRE

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