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Word Search — November 9, 2026 · Precious stones

Gems

Click two ends of a word, or drag across it. Words run in any of the eight directions.

OKZBSTJQHNZT
SIAQYDICQWAV
POGARNETVXPP
IEDGAJBYYEOI
NQPXAEIFBMTU
EWYMARFKUEOB
LNBLEIWRRRQS
OEZPWHGMMAUB
ROSEIPUOZLAZ
ZAPAKPPFPDRE
JKURSACIQATI
XAWLLSBHFLZD

  • RUBY
  • SAPPHIRE
  • EMERALD
  • TOPAZ
  • GARNET
  • OPAL
  • ONYX
  • PEARL
  • AMBER
  • JASPER
  • QUARTZ
  • SPINEL

Crossword — November 9, 2026 · Everyday words

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