The Universal Crossword puzzle from July 3, 2022 featured the clue "Amethyst or pearl, e.g.", and we've found 17 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to GEM as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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17 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GEM
Amethyst or pearl, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2022
99%
GEM
Amethyst or pearl, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2022
8%
JEWEL
Diamond or pearl
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
JEWEL
Diamond or pearl
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
APPLEPEELER
*Kitchen gadget fashioned from pearl?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
APPLEPEELER
*Kitchen gadget fashioned from pearl?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
EARLMONROE
NBA Hall-of-Famer whose first name rhymes with "pearl"
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
EARLMONROE
NBA Hall-of-Famer whose first name rhymes with "pearl"
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
NACRE
Mother-of-pearl
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
NACRE
Mother-of-pearl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
HAWKSNUGGETS
Peddles pearls of wisdom?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
HAWKSNUGGETS
Peddles pearls of wisdom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
BOBATEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
BOBATEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
TAPIOCA
Ingredient in boba pearls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
TAPIOCA
Ingredient in boba pearls
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
CULTURED
Like some pearls
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
1%
CULTURED
Like some pearls
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
1%
BUBBLETEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
1%
BUBBLETEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
1%
MICA
Mineral used in pearlescent paint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2023
1%
MICA
Mineral used in pearlescent paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
1%
ABALONE
Mother-of-pearl source
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2022
1%
ABALONE
Mother-of-pearl source
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2022
1%
ADA
Org. concerned with pearly whites
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2021
1%
ADA
Org. concerned with pearly whites
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2021
1%
ABALONES
Mother-of-pearl sources
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2020
1%
ABALONES
Mother-of-pearl sources
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2020
1%
WISDOM
What may be dispensed in pearls?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2020
1%
WISDOM
What may be dispensed in pearls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2020
1%
GLAZEDCARATS
Polished pearls?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2018
1%
GLAZEDCARATS
Polished pearls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Amethyst or pearl, e.g." have?
We found 1 exact solution and 17 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GEM (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Amethyst or pearl, e.g."?
The best answer for "Amethyst or pearl, e.g." is GEM with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Amethyst or pearl, e.g." been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 3, 2022.