What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mined metals" from August 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mined metals”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ORES

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Mined metals” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mined metals” clue?+

The answer is ORES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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