Resource needed to build cities in Catan (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Deposit of mine" , "Mined material" , "Mineral deposit" , "Raw mineral" , "Valuable resource" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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