Raw metal in rocks (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Rock from which metal is extracted" , "Mineral aggregate" , "Raw material" , "Natural material from which metals can be extracted" , "Solid rock containing metal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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