Crossword clue

“Pearl or peridot”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
GEM
Letters3
Starts withG
Ends withM
Vowels1

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The clue “Pearl or peridot” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with M.

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What is the answer to the “Pearl or peridot” clue?+

The answer is GEM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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