Gem Picked Up By 9 Crossword Clue

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Updated: January 30, 2024

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
	39%	6		Picked at, picked at, picked at
	noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother
	20%	11		Picked up the pace
	adjective satellite • speeded up, as of an academic course

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The Guardian Cryptic26 Jan 2024	Across 24
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