State home to Crater Lake (Abbr.) (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Raw iron" , "Unwrought iron" , "Solid rock containing metal" , "Mineral-bearing rock" , "Natural minerals" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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