Crossword answer
UMBRA
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 1, 2026
Letter pattern
UMBRA
Clues that lead to UMBRA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Shadow (5)5The GuardianSep 1, 2026
Thumb ran around shadow5Daily ExpressJul 16, 2026
Dark central part of a sunspot (5)5The SunApr 29, 2026
I'm not sure underwear should give shadow (5)5The SunApr 29, 2026
Shadow5New York TimesApr 9, 2026
Region of shadow5The IndependentJul 20, 2025
About UMBRA in crosswords
UMBRA is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Shadow (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 1, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
STORMSeattle's W.N.B.A. team
PINCHNip
CURIEFamous name for a dog, that is
AXIALOf planetary tilts
LOAFSDoesn't work
TROUTSomething like a rainbow?
INSUMRundown preceder
HUNCHSuspicion
GOBBYHaving big mouth, little fish eats bass
BETTE___ Davis, "All About Eve" star who was honored by the American Film Institute as the 2nd greatest female screen legend of all-time
CREPEPancake often filled with Nutella
CODEDEnciphered
ETHAN"Boyhood" actor Hawke
MICAHHebrew name that means "who is like God"
Every appearance of UMBRA (8)
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Sep 1, 2026
Shadow (5) · The Guardian · 8 Across
Jul 16, 2026
Thumb ran around shadow · Daily Express · 23 Down
Apr 29, 2026
Dark central part of a sunspot (5) · The Sun · 9 Across
Apr 29, 2026
I'm not sure underwear should give shadow (5) · The Sun · 9 Across
Apr 9, 2026
Shadow · New York Times · 73 Across
Jul 20, 2025
Region of shadow · The Independent · 19 Down
Dec 16, 2023
Shadow · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Across
Sep 23, 2022
Shadow · Eugene Sheffer · 15 Across