This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ L
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JEWEL as a word: A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery; A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
JEWEL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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