Shade of purple Crossword Clue

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PLUM

(4 letters)

LILAC

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a moderate purple
(adjective)
1. of a pale to moderate greyish violet color

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PURPLE (noun)
1. a purple color or pigment
2. (in ancient Rome) position of imperial status
PURPLE (adjective)
1. of a color intermediate between red and blue
2. belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
PURPLE (verb)
1. color purple
2. become purple
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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PLUM
(4 letters)
LILAC
(5 letters)

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