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Minerals Used As Gems Crossword Clue
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SPINELS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPINELS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SPINELS" which means:
- noun
- • A hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones
An example sentence would be:
- • "The museum exhibited a collection of spinels from around the world."
- • "She purchased a necklace adorned with spinels."
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| New York Times12 Jun 1980 | Across 46 | |
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