Cryptic crossword clue
Gems you can safely handle 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPARKLERS

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What does SPARKLERS mean?

SPARKLERS noun
  1. A hand-held firework that emits sparks.
  2. A gem or ornament that sparkles.
  3. A vivacious and charismatic person.
  4. A sparkling wine.
  5. A tiger beetle.
  6. One who scatters; especially, one who scatters money; an improvident person.

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