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“Jet-black stone” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 22, 202517 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••ONYX
4 letters · 17 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONYX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Jet-black stone”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 22, 2025, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 22, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jul 22, 2025 grid
16ABig ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?9 ltrs›19AUltra-vibrant colors5 ltrs›22AIn competition (for)5 ltrs›26ACounty at one end of the River Thames5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 13, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down••••ONYXJul 22, 2025NYT Crossword17 Down••••ONYX

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