____ Gates (6)

I believe the answer is:

pearly

(Other definitions for pearly that I've seen before include "Bejewelled" , "Like the gates of heaven?" , "decorated with gems" , "to reach such gates, one'll be late" , "Like heaven's gates?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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