Reef organism Crossword Clue

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Reef organism Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
2. a variable color averaging a deep pink
(adjective)
1. of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ORGANISM (noun)
1. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
2. a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
REEF (noun)
1. a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
2. a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
REEF (verb)
1. lower and bring partially inboard
2. reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef

Hint 3: Anagram

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CAROL

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