Crossword answer
CHALCEDONY
10 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 18, 2026
Letter pattern
CHALCEDONY
Clues that lead to CHALCEDONY
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A microcrystalline form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres10The IndependentJul 18, 2026
About CHALCEDONY in crosswords
CHALCEDONY is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A microcrystalline form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres” in the The Independent crossword on July 18, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
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Every appearance of CHALCEDONY (2)
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Jul 18, 2026
A microcrystalline form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres · The Independent · 48 Across
Jan 13, 2024
A microcrystalline form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres · The Independent · 9 Down