This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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ORE as a word: Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed; A unit of currency used in England around the 10th to 12th centuries.
ORE has been an answer 20 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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