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Savages have key minerals (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gores

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'savages' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'key minerals' is the wordplay.
'key' becomes 'g' (musical key).
'minerals' becomes 'ores' (ore is a kind of mineral).
'g'+'ores'='GORES'

'have' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for gores that I've seen before include "Impales in beastly fashion" , "Pierces with horn like bull" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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