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“Rocky resource”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rocky resource”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 15, 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 “Rocky resource” is ORE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 15, 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 “Rocky resource” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 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

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Frequently asked questions about “Rocky resource”

What is the answer to “Rocky resource” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rocky resource”?

The answer ORE contains 3 letters.

Was “Rocky resource” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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