Prize that a prospector pries NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Prize that a prospector pries" is ORE.
The clue uses a play on words with 'prize' and 'pries.' A prospector is someone who searches for valuable minerals, and 'ore' is the raw material they seek, often found by prying it from the earth.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 10, 2025.
Ore is a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably.
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The answer to “Prize that a prospector pries” in the New York Times puzzle December 10 2025 is ORE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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