Looking for *Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore? This 8-letter clue recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal September 18, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.
*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore Crossword Answer
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*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 8-letter answer to "*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore" crossword clue?
The answer to the "*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore" crossword clue is LIMONITE. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on September 18, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of LIMONITE?
The word LIMONITE means: a widely occurring iron oxide ore; a mixture of goethite and hematite and lepidocrocite. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "*Brownish mineral that’s an iron ore".