COLOR SYMBOLS

Credit: NY Times Crossword
August 29, 1994
Mary Derderian Brown (#1-3)

The answer to each clue begins with the name of a color.

1. Symbol of a rare occurrence
2. Symbol of intelligence
3. Symbol of surrender
4. Symbol of embarrassment
5. Symbol of plague
6. Symbol of retirement
7. Symbol of resource conservation
8. Symbol of heroism

Answers:

1. Blue moon
2. Grey matter (cells)
3. White flag
4. Red face
5. Black death 
6. Gold watch
7. Green energy 
8. Purple Heart