Hairs that are signs of aging
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Grays are hairs that have lost much of their pigment, often as hair follicles produce less melanin with age. The change can happen gradually, and individual hairs may turn gray at different times. “Gray” can also describe the color itself, while “grays” here points to the hairs.
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The answer to “Hairs that are signs of aging” in the New York Times Mini crossword is GRAYS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2026 at 1-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.
“Hairs that are signs of aging” answer
GRAYS (5 letters)
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(noun)
- the SI unit of the absorbed dose of ionizing radiation, corresponding to one joule per kilogram
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The answer is GRAYS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2026.
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5 letters: GRAYS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 15, 2026, at 1-Across.
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