Gem with a rainbow iridescence

Latest answer — July 13, 2026

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Think of a stone that shows off a spectrum of colors, just like a mini rainbow! 🌈

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This clue's Monday, July 13, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Rook-ie activity?
  2. 6Baby bear
  3. 9Really, really want
  4. 10Commercial ending with Gator or Power
  5. 11Like some run-down motels and everything bagels [3, 4]
  6. 12Mount Olympus resident
  7. 13Figures often depicted with green skin and antennae
  8. 15The Red Baron, to Snoopy [14, 13, 5]
  9. 16Spill the tea
  10. 18Photo ___
  11. 19Adorable one [17, 20]
  12. 23Word repeated before "black sheep," in a children's song
  13. 24Give a speech
  14. 25Like a mischievous look
  15. 26Country on one side of Mount Everest

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  1. 1Includes on an email
  2. 2Weeding tool
  3. 3___ Hewson, "Disclosure Day" actress
  4. 4Corollas and Civics
  5. 5Fashion trendsetter
  6. 6Evasive [11, 7]
  7. 7Japanese soup noodle
  8. 8Flower-growing spots
  9. 14Contaminated
  10. 15Paper [19, 1]
  11. 16Tons
  12. 17Gem with a rainbow iridescence
  13. 20Percussive dance form
  14. 21Call ___ day
  15. 22Fish in a caterpillar roll

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Rook-ie activity? — Answer: CHESS. Hint: It's a game where strategy and pieces rule the board! ♟️
  2. 6. Baby bear — Answer: CUB. Hint: What do you call a young bear that's just starting to explore the woods? 🐻
  3. 9. Really, really want — Answer: COVET. Hint: It's that deep desire for something that belongs to someone else! 💖
  4. 10. Commercial ending with Gator or Power — Answer: ADE. Hint: Think about what follows in a drink name that can quench your thirst! 🥤
  5. 11. Like some run-down motels and everything bagels [3, 4] — Answer: SEEDY. Hint: This word describes places that might feel a bit shabby or unkempt, perfect for a movie set! 🏨
  6. 12. Mount Olympus resident — Answer: GOD. Hint: Think of divine beings who might enjoy the views from high up! 🏔️
  7. 13. Figures often depicted with green skin and antennae — Answer: ALIENS. Hint: Think of otherworldly beings that are often shown visiting Earth! 👽
  8. 15. The Red Baron, to Snoopy [14, 13, 5] — Answer: ENEMY. Hint: Think of a classic rivalry in the skies! ✈️
  9. 16. Spill the tea — Answer: GOSSIP. Hint: What do friends do when they share the latest news about each other? ☕
  10. 18. Photo ___ — Answer: OPS. Hint: Think about the behind-the-scenes magic of capturing moments! 📸
  11. 19. Adorable one [17, 20] — Answer: CUTIE. Hint: This term describes someone or something that melts hearts with their charm! 🥰
  12. 23. Word repeated before "black sheep," in a children's song — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of what a sheep says when it wants attention! 🐑
  13. 24. Give a speech — Answer: ORATE. Hint: Think of a formal way to express your thoughts aloud! 🎤
  14. 25. Like a mischievous look — Answer: SLY. Hint: Think of a look that suggests you're up to something sneaky! 😉
  15. 26. Country on one side of Mount Everest — Answer: NEPAL. Hint: Think of the nation that's home to the highest peak in the world! 🏔️

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  1. 1. Includes on an email — Answer: CCS. Hint: Think about those extra recipients you might want to keep in the loop without them being the main focus! 📧
  2. 2. Weeding tool — Answer: HOE. Hint: This gardening essential helps keep your plants tidy! 🌱
  3. 3. ___ Hewson, "Disclosure Day" actress — Answer: EVE. Hint: This name is often associated with a famous biblical story and can also mean 'morning' or 'life'. 🌅
  4. 4. Corollas and Civics — Answer: SEDANS. Hint: Think of a popular type of car that's often used for family drives! 🚗
  5. 5. Fashion trendsetter — Answer: STYLEICON. Hint: Think of someone who always knows what's in vogue! 👗
  6. 6. Evasive [11, 7] — Answer: CAGEY. Hint: Think of someone who's not quite revealing their plans! 🤔
  7. 7. Japanese soup noodle — Answer: UDON. Hint: This thick noodle is often found swimming in a savory broth! 🍜
  8. 8. Flower-growing spots — Answer: BEDS. Hint: Where you might lay down for a bit of relaxation, but also where blooms come to life! 🌼
  9. 14. Contaminated — Answer: IMPURE. Hint: Something that isn't quite clean or pure might be hiding a little secret! 🧪
  10. 15. Paper [19, 1] — Answer: ESSAY. Hint: A written work that explores a topic in detail often assigned in school! 📚
  11. 16. Tons — Answer: GOBS. Hint: Think of a lot of something, like a feast for your appetite! 🍽️
  12. 17. Gem with a rainbow iridescence — Answer: OPAL. Hint: Think of a stone that shows off a spectrum of colors, just like a mini rainbow! 🌈
  13. 20. Percussive dance form — Answer: TAP. Hint: You'll need some rhythm for this light-footed dance style! 🕺
  14. 21. Call ___ day — Answer: ITA. Hint: What you might exclaim when something extraordinary happens! 🎉
  15. 22. Fish in a caterpillar roll — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery swimmer is often enjoyed in sushi rolls! 🍣

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The answer to “Gem with a rainbow iridescence” in the New York Times Midi crossword is OPAL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 13, 2026 at 17-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Gem with a rainbow iridescence” answer

OPAL (4 letters)

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Why the answer is OPAL

Think of a stone that shows off a spectrum of colors, just like a mini rainbow! 🌈

When else has “Gem with a rainbow iridescence” appeared?

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July 13, 2026 (most recent) → OPAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Gem with a rainbow iridescence”?

The answer is OPAL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gem with a rainbow iridescence”?

4 letters: OPAL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 13, 2026, at 17-Down.

Can “Gem with a rainbow iridescence” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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