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The Clue

Deep blue (8 letter answer)

The Answer

SAPPHIRE

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Notes

The answer SAPPHIRE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Birthstone
Blue
Blue corundum
Blue shade
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Shade of blue
Star of Bombay, e.g.

Definition

SAPPHIRE as a noun:

1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
3. (azure, cerulean, sapphire, lazuline, sky-blue) = a light shade of blue

SAPPHIRE as an adjective:

1. of something having the color of a blue sapphire; "sapphire eyes"