Shades

TINTS

["**Hint:** Lighter variations of a color, often achieved by mixing in white.\n\n*(This hint guides the solver toward the idea of color modification without directly stating \"tints.\" It’s easier than the original clue but still requires the solver to connect the concept of color shades to a specific term.)*"]

The clue **"Shades"** leads to the answer **"TINTS"** through a straightforward synonym relationship. - **"Shades"** can refer to slight variations in color, often described as **tints** (which are lighter versions of a color created by adding white). - While "shades" can also imply darkness (e.g., sunglasses or shadows), in the context of color, it aligns well with "tints" as a term for subtle hues. There is no complex wordplay here—just a direct synonym connection between the clue and the answer.