What is the answer to "Unrefined metal"?

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 2025, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Unrefined metal Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Unrefined metal? You're in luck—this appeared in USA Today October 7, 2025. Check out our 3-letter solution.

Unrefined metal Crossword Answer

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Unrefined metal Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Unrefined metal" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Unrefined metal" crossword clue is ORE. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Unrefined metal" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on October 7, 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 "Unrefined metal".