What is the answer to "Metal-bearing material"?

The most common answer is ORE. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2021.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Metal-bearing material Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Metal-bearing material? This clue showed up in the October 14, 2025 LA Times puzzle. The answer has 3 letters.

Metal-bearing material Crossword Answer

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Metal-bearing material Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Metal-bearing material" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Metal-bearing material" crossword clue is ORE. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.

Which crossword used "Metal-bearing material" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on October 14, 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 ORE?

The word ORE means: a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Metal-bearing material".