Black shade crossword clue
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SABLE — the 5-letter solution to “Black shade”, entered at 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for April 08, 2022.
About this clue
“Black shade” appeared as 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on April 08, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 15, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Black shade”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, April 8, 2022, the answer to “Black shade” is SABLE — 5 letters, entered at 45 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Black shade” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SABLE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.