What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "October birthstone" from October 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“October birthstone”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OPAL

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “October birthstone” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 41-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 “October birthstone” clue?+

The answer is OPAL (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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