The Clue
Traces of color (6 letter answer)
The Answer
TINGES
Tags
Notes
The answer TINGES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Colors
Dyes
Hints
Overtones
Touches
Traces
Colors slightly
Touches of color
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"