Gray, say is a term used to describe something that is dull or lacking in color. The crossword solutions for this term are OLD (3 letters), DRAB (4 letters), and SHADED (6 letters). OLD implies that the object has been around for a long time and has lost its vibrancy. DRAB suggests that the object is dull and uninteresting. SHADED implies that the object is partially covered in darkness or shadow. All three of these words can be used to describe something that is gray, say.