What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Metallic deposit" from September 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Metallic deposit”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LODE

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Metallic deposit” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Metallic deposit” clue?+

The answer is LODE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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