This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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GEM as a word: A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine; (figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
GEM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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