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“Gem with water in it”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gem with water in it”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter L
O ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O P A L

The answer to “Gem with water in it” is OPAL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Gem with water in it” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OPAL — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Gem with water in it”

What is the answer to “Gem with water in it” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gem with water in it”?

The answer OPAL contains 4 letters.

Was “Gem with water in it” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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