The Clue
Word with Gables or Sea (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CORAL
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Notes
The answer CORAL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Kwajalein material
Lipstick hue
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Lobster roe
Marine formation
Marine polyp
Marine skeleton
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Reef buildup
Reef makeup
Reef material
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Shade of pink
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Type of reef
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Yellowish red
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Definition
CORAL as a noun:
1. a variable color averaging a deep pink
2. (coral, red coral, precious coral) = the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
3. unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
4. marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs
CORAL as an adjective:
1. of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color