Brownish-purple color Crossword Clue

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Today is 2 January 2022 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Brownish-purple color" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Brownish purple color" and the answer for this clue is "Puce".

Let's examine why this particular answer fits the clue:

1. Brownish Color: The clue specifies a color that is brownish in nature. This implies that the answer should have a brownish hue.
2. Purple: The clue further indicates that the color being sought is also purple in some way.
3. Combining Brownish and Purple: When we combine the brownish and purple elements, puce emerges as a suitable answer. Puce is a color that falls within the spectrum of brownish purples.

Therefore, "Puce" is the correct answer to today's clue, as it perfectly matches the description of a brownish purple color.

Definition of "PUCE"

of a dark red or purple-brown colour

Example :

his face was puce with rage and frustration

 The Crossword clue "Brownish-purple color" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post Sunday	2 January 2022	PUCE
USA Today	20 June 2020	PUCE
Daily Celebrity	16 May 2017	Puce