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Its A Drawback Having Yen For Precious Stone Crossword Clue
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RUBY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUBY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUBY" which means:
- noun
- • A transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
- • A transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
- • A deep and vivid red color adjective satellite
- • Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies verb
- • To make red; to redden. adjective
- • Of a deep red colour.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a stunning ruby necklace to the party."
- • "He gifted his wife a pair of ruby earrings for their anniversary."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Aug 2006 | Across 16 | |
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