The Clue
Fossil resin (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AMBER
Tags
Notes
The answer AMBER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Definition
AMBER as a noun:
1. (amber, gold) = a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"
2. a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry
AMBER as an adjective:
1. (amber, brownish-yellow, yellow-brown) = of a medium to dark brownish yellow color