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Banded gem (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agate

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">banded gem</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for agate that I've seen before include "Variegated chalcedony" , "Old drama critic" , "Quartz variety" , "On the way" , "Semi-precious quartz" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and The Mirror.
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