Gem from an oyster Crossword Clue

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Gem from an oyster Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a shape that is spherical and small
2. a shade of white the color of bleached bones
(verb)
1. gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OYSTER (noun)
1. edible body of any of numerous oysters
2. a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl
OYSTER (verb)
1. gather oysters, dig oysters
GEM (noun)
1. a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
2. a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PALER

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43. Dwarf planet beyond Neptune

45. Animals that oink

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47. Stood up

49. Floor-washing tool

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Down

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17. Gives a darn?

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23. Settled a debt

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25. Hammer's target

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27. Former spouses

28. "What person?" question

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32. Young boys

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