Crossword clue
“May birthstone”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
EMERALDLetters7
Starts withE
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “May birthstone” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “May birthstone” clue?+
The answer is EMERALD (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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