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The Clue

Coal or quartz (7 letter answer)

The Answer

MINERAL

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Notes

The answer MINERAL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.

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Definition

MINERAL as a noun:

1. solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

MINERAL as an adjective:

1. relating to minerals; "mineral elements"; "mineral deposits"
2. of or containing or derived from minerals; "a mineral deposit"; "mineral water"
3. composed of matter other than plant or animal; "the inorganic mineral world"