Gem sometimes confused with a moonstone Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Gem sometimes confused with a moonstone”
THE ANSWER
OPAL
The answer to “Gem sometimes confused with a moonstone” is OPAL.
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NYT Crossword April 20 2025OPALFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Gem sometimes confused with a moonstone” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on April 20 2025. The verified answer is a 4 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Opal in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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