Shade of blue

Latest answer — July 07, 2026

7 Across

8 Across

Think of a color that often represents nobility and elegance! 💙

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LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, July 07, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1JP Morgan Chase exec ___ Dimon
  2. 6"Look before you leap," for one
  3. 7Shade of blue
  4. 8Shade of blue
  5. 9Away from WSW

Down

  1. 1Pickle container
  2. 2"It's ___ deal!" ("That's that!")
  3. 3Pyramid architect of Central America
  4. 4Donor's declaration
  5. 5Conger-like

The answer to “Shade of blue” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ROYAL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026 at 7-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include NAVY. 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.

“Shade of blue” answer

ROYAL (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as NAVY

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Why the answer is ROYAL

Think of a color that often represents nobility and elegance! 💙

What does ROYAL mean?

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

(adjective)

  • having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family

Other answers for “Shade of blue”

LA Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ROYAL, it has also been NAVY. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shade of blue”?

The answer is ROYAL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026. Other answers for this clue include NAVY.

How many letters is the answer to “Shade of blue”?

5 letters: ROYAL. Earlier fills for this clue have also been NAVY (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026, at 7-Across. Earlier appearances: July 7, 2026 → NAVY.

Can “Shade of blue” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ROYAL, LA Times Mini has also used NAVY for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.

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