This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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ORES as a word: Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed; A unit of currency used in England around the 10th to 12th centuries.
ORES has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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