The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LODE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Rich vein of ore crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LODE | 75 % | 4 |
| MOTHERLODE | 25 % | 10 |
Why may LODE be the right solution?
The term "lode" is commonly used in mining to refer to a rich vein of ore that runs through rock. In a crossword puzzle context, "rich vein of ore" is a clue that hints at the answer "LODE" due to its association with mining and ore deposits.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Rich vein of ore
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lode
- ore body
- ore deposit
- basset
- outcrop
- rubble
- parting
- squeeze
- rock formation
- abrasive
- rudder
- saddle
Crossword Answer definitions
LODE noun- A way or path; a road.
- A watercourse.
- A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.
- (by extension) A rich source of supply.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result LODE
- Prospector's prize
- Metallic deposit
- Supply of 35D
- Metalliferous ore
- Prospector's quest
- Vein
- Metalliferous vein
- Source of riches
- Miner's paydirt
- Sourdough's strike