Shade of blue Crossword Clue

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Shade of blue Crossword Answer

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AQUA

(4 letters)

NAVY

(4 letters)

TEAL

(4 letters)

COBALT

(6 letters)

SKY

(3 letters)

CYANS

(5 letters)

CYAN

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a light shade of blue
(adjective)
1. of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
(verb)
1. color azure

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHADE (noun)
1. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
2. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
SHADE (verb)
1. represent the effect of shade or shadow on
2. cast a shadow over
BLUE (adjective)
1. of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
2. morally rigorous and strict
BLUE (noun)
1. blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
2. the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
BLUE (verb)
1. turn blue

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AQUA
(4 letters)
NAVY
(4 letters)
TEAL
(4 letters)
COBALT
(6 letters)
SKY
(3 letters)
CYANS
(5 letters)
CYAN
(4 letters)

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