This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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ORES 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.
ORES has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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