What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Gem mined in Australia" from March 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gem mined in Australia”

This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OPAL

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Gem mined in Australia” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gem mined in Australia” clue?+

The answer is OPAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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