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A pearl in a yellow clam and a pearl necklace next to the Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g. clue for the NYT Mini Crossword.
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‘Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

Here are some hints and the solution for the three down"Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g." hint on the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword.

Pearls are commonly used across many different types of jewelry items, but what exactly is a “Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.” called? You need to come up with the right word for this in today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle.

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If you’re not sure what the answer is for this one, here are some hints and the official solution to help you solve the “Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.” clue on the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle.

‘Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.’ Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword hints

The Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g. clue highlighted on the NYT Mini Crossword.
The solution is four letters long. Screenshot by Dot Esports
  • Hint 1: It ends with the letter “D.”
  • Hint 2: It’s a small decorative item that’s usually made out of stone, glass, plastic, or another similar material.
  • Hint 3: It starts with the letter “B.”
  • Hint 4: They’re usually round but can come in many shapes, sizes, and colors.

Stop right here until you’re ready to move on because I’m about to reveal the answer to this clue.

‘Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.’ NYT Mini answer

The solution for the “Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.” clue on the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword is “BEAD.” Each pearl in a pearl necklace is an example of a singular “BEAD” and a collection of them can be used to make jewelry like necklaces and bracelets.

‘Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.’ clue difficulty rating

Pearls are a pretty unique type of “BEAD,” so I think it can be a bit difficult to uncover the solution for this one with the given “Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g.” clue. This isn’t one of the toughest hints I’ve seen, but it can certainly be tricky to solve, so I’m giving it a three out of five difficulty rating since I think it falls somewhere in the middle.

All Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers

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  • 1D Disney _____ — WORLD
  • 2D Pen name — ALIAS
  • 3D Pearl in a pearl necklace, e.g. — BEAD
  • 4D Bit of land in the ocean — ISLE
  • 5D See 1-Across — SABI

Games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If you’re up to solving more hints after finishing the Nov. 1 NYT Mini Crossword, I recommend heading to the LA Times and the Washington Post. Or, if you’re up for some different types of word games, consider trying out Strands and Spelling Bee.


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Staff Writer at Dot Esports covering new releases and a wide array of topics including Disney Dreamlight Valley, Fortnite, Minecraft, Phasmophobia, general gaming, streaming, and more. She has been avidly writing and gaming her whole life and now spends her time combining the two. Kacee graduated from San Diego State University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Certificate in Creative Editing and Publishing. She then joined Dot Esports as a Freelance Writer in 2022 before transitioning to a Staff Writer in 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys buying more books than she can read, gaming alone or with friends, drinking too much tea, attending concerts, fangirling over movies and television, listening to music, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets, who are the most important parts of her world.