This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ _ G
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JADING as a word: A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines; A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
JADING has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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