"Hint of color" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 11, 2026. We have 170 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is TINGE with 5 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
Answer For Hint of color:
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170 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TINGE
Hint of color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
99%
TINGE
Hint of color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
99%
TINCT
Hint of color
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
99%
TINCT
Hint of color
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
8%
KOI
Splash of color in an ornamental pond
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
8%
KOI
Splash of color in an ornamental pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
8%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
8%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
8%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
8%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
8%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
PALED
Lost color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
PALED
Lost color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
8%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
8%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
8%
FADES
Loses color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
8%
FADES
Loses color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
8%
TINT
Add color to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
8%
TINT
Add color to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
TEAL
Jacksonville Jaguars color
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
8%
TEAL
Jacksonville Jaguars color
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
8%
ECRU
Neutral color lighter than greige
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
ECRU
Neutral color lighter than greige
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
BLUE
1971 Joni Mitchell album, or the color of sadness
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
BLUE
1971 Joni Mitchell album, or the color of sadness
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
HUE
Shade on a color wheel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
HUE
Shade on a color wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
TAN
Bygone M&M color
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
TAN
Bygone M&M color
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
RED
Roses' color, in a classic poem
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
RED
Roses' color, in a classic poem
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
8%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
8%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
8%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
TAUPE
Grayish-brown color
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
TAUPE
Grayish-brown color
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
SLATE
Blue-gray color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
SLATE
Blue-gray color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
TINGES
Touches of color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
TINGES
Touches of color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
ARTLESSON
One might include some color commentary!
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
ARTLESSON
One might include some color commentary!
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
8%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
8%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
SEPIA
Old photo color
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
SEPIA
Old photo color
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
8%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
8%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
ORANGESODA
Pop of vibrant color?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
8%
ORANGESODA
Pop of vibrant color?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
8%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
8%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
8%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
8%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
8%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
8%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
8%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
MAKEITPOP
Add a touch of color, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
MAKEITPOP
Add a touch of color, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
HUES
Shades of color
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
HUES
Shades of color
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
AMBER
Caution light color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
AMBER
Caution light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
PALER
Lighter in color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
PALER
Lighter in color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
8%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
8%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
AQUA
Caribbean color
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
AQUA
Caribbean color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
8%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
8%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
8%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
8%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
PALE
Like muted colors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
PALE
Like muted colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
ROUGE
Cheek colorer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
ROUGE
Cheek colorer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CALICO
Multicolored cat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
CALICO
Multicolored cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
BLED
Wasn't colorfast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
BLED
Wasn't colorfast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
MUTED
Subtle, as colors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MUTED
Subtle, as colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
PIED
Covered with colorful blotches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
PIED
Covered with colorful blotches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
SERAPE
Brightly colored shawl
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SERAPE
Brightly colored shawl
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
DYES
Salon colorants
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
DYES
Salon colorants
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
OTTERPOPS
Brand of colorful, frozen treats
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
OTTERPOPS
Brand of colorful, frozen treats
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
IPA
Light-colored beer, in brief
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
IPA
Light-colored beer, in brief
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
HOLI
Hindu festival of colors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
HOLI
Hindu festival of colors
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PENS
Gel ___ (colorful writing tools)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PENS
Gel ___ (colorful writing tools)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
DYE
Hair colorant
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
DYE
Hair colorant
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
DIPDYED
Like some colorful hairstyles
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
DIPDYED
Like some colorful hairstyles
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ARGON
Gas in some colorful signs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ARGON
Gas in some colorful signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
UNO
Card game with an edition for colorblind players
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
UNO
Card game with an edition for colorblind players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
LITEBRITES
Classic toys with colorful pegs
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
LITEBRITES
Classic toys with colorful pegs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
AGATE
Gemstone with colored stripes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
AGATE
Gemstone with colored stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
FROOTLOOPS
*Toucan Sam's colorful cereal
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
FROOTLOOPS
*Toucan Sam's colorful cereal
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
ROAN
Multicolored horse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
ROAN
Multicolored horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
NEON
Like fluorescent colors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
NEON
Like fluorescent colors
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
IMARI
Brightly colored Arita ware
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
IMARI
Brightly colored Arita ware
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
DRESS
Garment whose colors were hotly debated in 2015
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
DRESS
Garment whose colors were hotly debated in 2015
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
METALMARIO
Silver-colored, powered-up Nintendo character
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
METALMARIO
Silver-colored, powered-up Nintendo character
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
ERR
Use bleach on a load of colored laundry, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
ERR
Use bleach on a load of colored laundry, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ARTGALLERY
Place for oils and watercolors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ARTGALLERY
Place for oils and watercolors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
DRAB
Dully colored
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
DRAB
Dully colored
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
ACED
Passed with flying colors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
ACED
Passed with flying colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
LEWD
Off-color or blue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
LEWD
Off-color or blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
BLEEDS
Isn't colorfast
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
BLEEDS
Isn't colorfast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
PASTELGOTH
Grim fashion style with soft colors
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
PASTELGOTH
Grim fashion style with soft colors
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
GOTANA
Passed with flying colors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
GOTANA
Passed with flying colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
RAINBOWDASH
"My Little Pony" character with a multicolored tail
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
RAINBOWDASH
"My Little Pony" character with a multicolored tail
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
CALICOES
Cats with tricolor coats (... letters 4-7)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
CALICOES
Cats with tricolor coats (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 11, 2026
Initials associated with the pride flag
Crossword Clue
Apple download
Crossword Clue
Round vegetable in a pastizz
Crossword Clue
Potatoes, in Indian cuisine
Crossword Clue
National flower of Mexico
Crossword Clue
Video meeting annoyance
Crossword Clue
Olympic National Park attraction
Crossword Clue
L.A.'s Melrose, e.g.
Crossword Clue
Like a comfortable flight
Crossword Clue
Tournament advancements
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hint of color" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TINGE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hint of color"?
The best answer for "Hint of color" is TINGE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include TINCT (5 letters).
Where has "Hint of color" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 20 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 11, 2026.