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| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 43% | 5 | Smooth, iridescent gem | |
| 3 | 34% | 9 | From the French for “gleam like a cat’s eye”, word for a gem, such as the one named after said oculus, with a changeable iridescent lustre | |
Iridescent Gem Crossword Clue
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OPAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OPAL
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OPAL" which means:
- noun
- • A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a beautiful opal necklace to the party."
- • "The opal in her engagement ring shimmered in the sunlight."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times19 Dec 2023 | Down 25 | |
| Telegraph Mini23 Oct 2023 | Across 8 | |
| Telegraph Mini03 Feb 2023 | Across 5 | |
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1 | Anagram of IRIDESCENT
New York Times -
20 Oct 1993 | New York Times / 20 Oct 1993 |
2 | Any one of the gaseous globules forming the “sparkle” in “fizz”; or, an ephemeral iridescent globe of air, enclosed within a film of soapsuds
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
26 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 26 Aug 2023 |
3 | From an Old English word for “handmade” or “of a craftsman”, the name of iridescent ornamental art glass developed by Tiffany
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
18 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 18 Feb 2023 |
4 | From the French for “gleam like a cat’s eye”, word for a gem, such as the one named after said oculus, with a changeable iridescent lustre
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
20 May 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 20 May 2023 |
5 | Has a long, slender body with iridescent blue coloration | |
6 | Smooth, iridescent gem | |
7 | Somewhat iridescent
New York Times -
26 Jul 1997 | New York Times / 26 Jul 1997 |
