Crossword clue
“Shimmery gemstone”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OPALLetters4
Starts withO
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shimmery gemstone” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shimmery gemstone” clue?+
The answer is OPAL (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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