Pastel shade crossword clue

Answer
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LILAC

LILAC — the 5-letter solution to “Pastel shade”, entered at 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 10, 2022.

About this clue

“Pastel shade” appeared as 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 10, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on June 20, 2023.

Letters
5
Position
12 Across
Times seen
4

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pastel shade”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 10, 2022, the answer to “Pastel shade” is LILAC — 5 letters, entered at 12 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 “Pastel shade” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LILAC, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with L.

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.