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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"