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Black, banded gemstone Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Black, banded gemstone . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ONYX.
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Crossword Answer For Black, banded gemstone:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ONYX Black, banded gemstone | (4) | ||
| 8% | SANTANA Black Magic Woman band | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 8% | ACDC "Back in Black" band | (4) | USA Today | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 7% | ARS Certain gemstone | (3) | USA Today Quick | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 7% | OPAL Certain gemstone | (4) | USA Today Quick | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 7% | RUB Polish most of gemstone | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 7% | ODA Certain gemstone | (3) | USA Today Quick | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 7% | TEE Band ___ | (3) | Universal | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 7% | OPS Black __ | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 7% | RUBY Red gemstone | (4) | Commuter | Oct 8, 2025 |
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Onyx is a black gemstone with distinctive bands of white, creating a striking contrast. Its name comes from the Greek word "onux," meaning claw or fingernail, due to its resemblance to a fingernail. Onyx is often used in jewelry and decorative items for its elegant and dramatic appearance.