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Lustrous Mineral Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPAR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
236%7Lustrous, transparent mineral
336%12 Dark, lustrous mineral

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPAR" which means:

    noun
  • • Any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
  • • A stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
  • • Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
  • verb
  • • Furnish with spars
  • • Fight with spurs
  • • Box lightly
  • • Fight verbally

An example sentence would be:

  • • "They decided to spar with each other to practice their fighting skills."
  • • "The boxers are getting ready to spar in the ring."

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times02 Feb 1992 Down 20
New York Times15 Aug 1985 Across 64
New York Times01 Jul 1982 Across 63
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