Necklace piece Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Necklace piece” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of November 23, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
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BEAD is the answer to “Necklace piece”. It means to adorn with beads (round pieces of glass).
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To adorn with beads (round pieces of glass).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EBDA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bit of jewelry”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Necklace piece”?
BEAD, 4 letters: to adorn with beads (round pieces of glass).
When was “Necklace piece” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of November 23, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with B.