Crossword clue

“Rocks smelted to make steel”

This clue appeared as 90-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
IRONORE
Letters7
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Rocks smelted to make steel” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 90-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rocks smelted to make steel” clue?+

The answer is IRONORE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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