What is the answer to "Shade of gray" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Shade of gray" is SLATE (5 letters).

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Shade of gray USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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SLATE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 7, 2026

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