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The Clue

Gypsum variety (9 letter answer)

The Answer

ALABASTER

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Notes

The answer ALABASTER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

Related Clues

Skin tone
Smooth and white
Variety of gypsum
Vase material
Gypsum variety used in carvings

Definition

ALABASTER as a noun:

1. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
2. (alabaster, oriental alabaster, onyx marble, Mexican onyx) = a hard compact kind of calcite
3. a very light white

ALABASTER as an adjective:

1. (alabaster, alabastrine) = of or resembling alabaster; "alabaster statue"