Shiny black gemstone that often has parallel bands
If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for December 16, 2025 and got stuck on the clue “Shiny black gemstone that often has parallel bands”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.
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About this clue
The clue “Shiny black gemstone that often has parallel bands” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on December 16, 2025, where it appeared as 33 Down. The solution is ONYX — a 4-letter word that fits the 4-square down entry in the grid.
Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.
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