Tan shades Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SHADES (noun)
1. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
2. (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
TAN (noun)
1. ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
2. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
TAN (verb)
1. get a tan, from wind or sun
2. treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
TAN (adjective)
1. of a light yellowish-brown color

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