Stone used for the tip of some phonograph needles WSJ Crossword Clue

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Stone used for the tip of some phonograph needles" is SAPPHIRE (8 letters).

Down clue · from the August 18, 2026 puzzle

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SAPPHIRE

8 letters · Down · last seen August 18, 2026

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