Gem with colored bands Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 27, 2010 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 27, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 27, 2010 · 39-Down · 4 letters
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a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
noun
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