“Prized gem in Chinese culture” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JADE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Prized gem in Chinese culture”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across 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.