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Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature” is CORAL (5 letters). Most recently CORAL, in the NYT Mini on February 24, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| CORAL | 5 | C____ |
What CORAL means
- nouna variable color averaging a deep pink
- nounthe hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
- noununfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | NYT Mini 2D | CORAL |
Other clues for CORAL
- Salmonesque color
- Great Barrier Reef makeup
- Reef material
- Barrier reef makeup
- Pink-orange hue
- What reef-safe sunscreen helps protect
- Ocean organism that can resemble the human brain
- Reef builder
- Member of an underwater colony
- Pink/orange shade
- What the beaklike teeth of a parrotfish are used to bite
- Shade of orangeish pink
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature”?
CORAL (5 letters). Most recently CORAL, on February 24, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature”?
5 letters, starting with C (C____).