This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (4 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Mini Crossword, December 14, 2025, 4 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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About the answer
LODE as a word: (mining) A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure; (by extension) A rich source of supply.
LODE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
NYT Crossword, October 28, 2025, 59 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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