Dove gray
Dove gray is a light purplish-gray color. In NYT Connections #1173, the grid word DOVE refers to this color—not the bird or the Dove brand.
Why now
DOVE appeared in NYT Connections #1173 on August 27, 2026, alongside ASH, PEWTER and SLATE.
The connection
Why here
The group was “Shades of gray.” Dove gray is a recognized color term, so the grid word DOVE belongs with the other gray names.
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- Dove gray definition — Merriam-Webster
Supports the Quick Answer and color relationship.
- NYT Connections — Forbes
Supports the Event, Why Now and Why Here.