“Birthstone before opal” crossword clue
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••••••SAPΦRE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAPΦRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Birthstone before opal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 11, 2026 grid23DImagine7 ltrs›31DSharpen4 ltrs›38DPrank of doorbell ringing and running9 ltrs›46DCutter with teeth3 ltrs›47DMake an enemy of8 ltrs›48DIdentifies digitally?8 ltrs›
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Jan 11, 20261ATennis superstar Nadal, familiarly4 ltrs›5A"Wicked" director Jon M. ___3 ltrs›8AUnspecified degree3 ltrs›11APack (down)4 ltrs›15A"Sign me up!"4 ltrs›16ABygone carrier that had a fleet of "Clippers"5 ltrs›19AReally like5 ltrs›21AWoodwind related to the cor anglais4 ltrs›
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