Red hue

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Clue explained

SCARLET is a vivid red color, making it a red hue. The answer is a noun naming the shade.

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Definition
A vivid scarlet-red fabric or color sample

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Pinochle score
  2. 5Big ringers
  3. 10Benefit
  4. 12Exemplary
  5. 13“I have no idea”
  6. 14Led Zeppelin’s “Whole -- Love”
  7. 15DDE nickname
  8. 16Red hue
  9. 18Red hue
  10. 20Be in the red
  11. 21Owner’s document
  12. 23Blue
  13. 24Before long
  14. 26Effortless
  15. 28Soak up
  16. 29Big rig
  17. 31Make a choice
  18. 32Red hue
  19. 36Red hue
  20. 39Be litigious
  21. 40Bean-bearing tree
  22. 41Ventilation pipes
  23. 43Make into law
  24. 44Stylish
  25. 45Casting slots
  26. 46CEO’s kin

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  1. 1Potter’s field
  2. 2Summon up
  3. 3In a while
  4. 4Slow-witted
  5. 5River of Arizona
  6. 6Smell
  7. 7Annual statement amount
  8. 8Entrance
  9. 9On the agenda
  10. 11Decreases
  11. 17Horseshoe shape
  12. 19Marrying words
  13. 22Calls for
  14. 24Choir member
  15. 25Illusion type
  16. 27Melody
  17. 28Field game
  18. 30Moody music
  19. 33Film trophy
  20. 34Bizarre
  21. 35High homes
  22. 37Spice from nutmeg
  23. 38Drunks
  24. 42Diamond judge

The answer to “Red hue” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is SCARLET — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 16-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CERISE, MAROON, and CRIMSON. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Red hue” answer

SCARLET (7 letters) — most recent; also seen as CERISE, MAROON, CRIMSON

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What does SCARLET mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SCARLET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • of a brilliant red colour

Other answers for “Red hue”

Thomas Joseph has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SCARLET, it has also been CERISE, MAROON, and CRIMSON. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Red hue”?

The answer is SCARLET, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 27, 2026. Other answers for this clue include CERISE, MAROON, and CRIMSON.

How many letters is the answer to “Red hue”?

7 letters: SCARLET. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CERISE (6), MAROON (6), CRIMSON (7).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 16-Across. Earlier appearances: August 27, 2026 → CERISE; August 27, 2026 → MAROON; August 27, 2026 → CRIMSON.

Can “Red hue” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SCARLET, Thomas Joseph has also used CERISE, MAROON, and CRIMSON for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for August 27, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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