Shade tree Crossword Clue

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Shade tree Crossword Answer

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OAK

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SYCAMORE

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
2. any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TREE (verb)
1. stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree
2. force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
TREE (noun)
1. English actor and theatrical producer noted for his lavish productions of Shakespeare (1853-1917)
2. a figure that branches from a single root
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

OAK
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SYCAMORE
(8 letters)

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More Newsday Crossword (5/20/2026) Answers

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25. Much loved

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36. Without a warranty

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42. Stir up, as a fire

43. Argue against

44. Slacken (off)

46. __ Perignon Champagne

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57. On behalf of

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Down

1. Nonprescription: Abbr.

2. Authentic

3. Constant annoyance

4. 'Don't you agree?'

5. Abounds (with)

6. Circular path

7. Chimney buildup

8. Scrape off roughly

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11. Need a massage

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26. Make humble

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28. Furnish meals for

29. Southwestern brick

31. South Pacific spots

32. Battery terminal

33. Japanese camera brand

34. Appears to be

36. Even if, for short

39. Shiny, as pearls

41. Weekday delivery

45. Piece of pizza

48. Bewilder

49. Was very fond of

50. Pekoe holder

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54. Design detail briefly

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60. Pull apart

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