The Clue
Factor in gem pricing (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CARAT
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Notes
The answer CARAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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One of diamonds?
Weight
200 milligrams
Brilliant unit
Diamond figure
Diamond measure
Diamond standard
Diamond unit
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Gem measure
Gem weight
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Gemologist's weight
Jeweler's unit
Jeweler's weight
Measure of weight
A point is a division of one
Small weight
Stone size
A unit of weight
Weight unit
200-milligram unit
200 milligrams, to a jeweler
About three grains
Decent-sized diamond
Gem weight unit
Lapidarist's weight unit
Small weight on the finger?
A stone may have one
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Unit equaling 200 milligrams
Weight equal to 200 mg.
Weight of interest to Diamond Lil
Measure used for "a girl's best friend"
Definition
CARAT as a noun:
1. a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
2. (karat, carat, kt) = the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold