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“Mined mineral”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mined mineral”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O R E

The answer to “Mined mineral” is ORE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Mined mineral” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ORE — a 3-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ORE

ORE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Smeltery delivery” May 24, 2026 “Metal-filled rock” Apr 14, 2026 “Metal-bearing rock” Apr 7, 2026 “Mined material” Apr 1, 2026 “Withdrawal from a deposit” Mar 26, 2026 “Mine extraction” Mar 25, 2026 “Rocky resource” Mar 15, 2026 “Underground extraction” Mar 13, 2026 “Rock to refine” Mar 8, 2026 “Mt. Hood's locale” Jan 22, 2026 “Mineral that's mined” Jan 21, 2026 “It might hold gold” Jan 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Mined mineral”

What is the answer to “Mined mineral” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mined mineral”?

The answer ORE contains 3 letters.

Was “Mined mineral” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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