Deep black

Latest answer — October 06, 2026

67 Across

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A polished onyx stone showing a dark surface and subtle bands.

Clue explained

Onyx is a gemstone often used to describe a deep, polished black color. Geologically, it is a variety of chalcedony, a form of quartz; natural onyx can also have contrasting bands rather than being uniformly black. Artisans carve layered varieties into cameos, where the different-colored bands can make a raised figure stand out against its background.

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This clue's Tuesday, October 06, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Deep black” in the LA Times crossword is ONYX — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 67-Across. 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.

“Deep black” answer

ONYX (4 letters)

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What does ONYX mean?

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(noun)

  • a semi-precious variety of agate with different colours in layers

When else has “Deep black” appeared?

LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

October 6, 2026 (most recent) → ONYX. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Deep black”?

The answer is ONYX, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Deep black”?

4 letters: ONYX.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 67-Across.

Can “Deep black” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for October 6, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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