What is the answer to "Banded gem" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Banded gem" is AGATE (5 letters).

Banded gem NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 26, 2026 puzzle

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AGATE

5 letters · Down · last seen July 26, 2026

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