What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Unrefined metal" from September 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Unrefined metal”

This clue appeared as 62-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ORE

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Unrefined metal” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 62-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unrefined metal” clue?+

The answer is ORE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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