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I believe the answer is:

gem

(Other definitions for gem that I've seen before include "one of the Cairngorms?" , "Setter might bed this" , "36 Across or any other jewel" , "Kindness; comfort (German)" , "Precious or semi-precious stone" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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