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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 | ||||||||
| 56% | 12 | Actor who played General Yen in the 1933 film 'The Bitter Tea of General Yen' | ||||||
noun • United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969) | ||||||||
| 34% | 14 | Band of precious metal with a precious stone | ||||||
noun • a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal | ||||||||
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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RUBY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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