Down clue · May 9, 2026

Subtle as colors

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

"Subtle as colors"

M
U
T
E
D

MUTED

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Subtle as colors" in the LA Times Crossword for Saturday, May 9, 2026 resolves to MUTED, a 5-letter answer.

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