Beach shades are an important part of beach-going, as they provide protection from the sun's rays. The crossword solutions for the term 'beach shades' include 'suntans' (7 letters), 'TANS' (4 letters), 'TAN' (3 letters), 'ecrus' (5 letters), 'HUES' (4 letters), and 'tints' (5 letters). Suntans refer to the darkening of the skin due to exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. TANS, TAN, and ecrus all refer to the color of the skin after it has been exposed to the sun. HUES and tints refer to the various colors that can be seen in the sky and on the beach due to the reflection of the sun's light.