June 22, 2026 Daily / 70A / 5 letters
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Light brown and dull, as hair NYT Crossword Clue
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MOUSY
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Why This Answer Fits
MOUSY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Light brown and dull, as hair". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 70A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MOUSY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- MOUSY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 70A.
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For the clue "Light brown and dull, as hair", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 70A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 70A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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