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“Rock to refine”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rock to refine”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 8, 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 “Rock to refine” is ORE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 8, 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 “Rock to refine” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 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 “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 “Rock to refine”

What is the answer to “Rock to refine” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rock to refine”?

The answer ORE contains 3 letters.

Was “Rock to refine” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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