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The Clue

Red gem (4 letter answer)

The Answer

RUBY

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Notes

The answer RUBY is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.

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Definition

RUBY as a noun:

1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
3. (crimson, ruby, deep red) = a deep and vivid red color

RUBY as an adjective:

1. (red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet) = of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies