Rock that's glittery inside

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

A GEODE is a rounded rock whose hollow interior is lined with crystals, making it glittery when opened. The clue describes this characteristic appearance directly.

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Definition
A geode opened to reveal sparkling crystals inside

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This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Rock that's glittery inside in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is GEODE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 14, 2026 at 8-Across. 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.

Rock that's glittery inside” answer

GEODE (5 letters)

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What does GEODE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of GEODE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter

When else has “Rock that's glittery inside” appeared?

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September 14, 2026 (most recent) GEODE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Rock that's glittery inside”?

The answer is GEODE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rock that's glittery inside”?

5 letters: GEODE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 14, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Rock that's glittery inside” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post Mini 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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