Crossword clue
“Precious stone”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
GEMLetters3
Starts withG
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Precious stone” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 9, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with M.
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What is the answer to the “Precious stone” clue?+
The answer is GEM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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