Crossword clue

“Something often labeled with the name of a gem or precious metal”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TIER

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something often labeled with the name of a gem or precious metal” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 11, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

1A___ bowl4 letters 5AEschews English, say10 letters 15ADragon's spot4 letters 16A.08 for 49 of the 50 states10 letters 17A"Not good …"4 letters 18AClassic Indian film series by Satyajit Ray, with "The"10 letters 19ASome docking helpers4 letters 20A"Sweeney Todd" subject4 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Something often labeled with the name of a gem or precious metal” clue?+

The answer is TIER (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 11, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.