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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, 02 January 2026.

Seems less impressive, so to speak

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, 02 January 2026. The answer PALES is a 5-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Seems less impressive, so to speak"?: PALES
How many letters is the answer to "Seems less impressive, so to speak"?: The answer has 5 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Friday, 02 January 2026.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 10 other times.

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Loses color
NYT Mini · Sunday, 15 December 2019 · 3 Down
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PALES
Loses color
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, 03 September 2025 · 69 Across
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PALES
Loses color
NYT Mini · Wednesday, 17 June 2020 · 3 Down
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PALES
Loses color
NYT Mini · Tuesday, 17 October 2023 · 2 Down
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PALES
Changes color in fright
NYT Crossword · Saturday, 07 December 2024 · 44 Across
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PALES
Blanches
NYT Crossword · Sunday, 08 October 2023 · 80 Across
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PALES