The Clue
Trace (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TINGE
Tags
Notes
The answer TINGE is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
Related Clues
Color
Hint
Hue
Shade
Smattering
Bit of color
Color slightly
Faint hue
Hint of color
Slight color
Small amount
Touch of color
Trace of color
Hue that's light and slight
Definition
TINGE as a noun:
1. (touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon) = a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
2. (undertone, tinge) = a pale or subdued color
TINGE as a verb:
1. (tinge, color, colour, distort) = affect as in thought or feeling; "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"; "The sadness tinged his life"
2. (tint, tinct, tinge, touch) = color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November"