Lead ore Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

For the clue "Lead ore," the answer is "GALENA." Here is why this clue leads to the answer "GALENA":

• Chemical Composition: Galena is a mineral that is the primary ore of lead. It is composed primarily of lead sulfide (PbS).
• Historical Significance: Throughout history, galena has been a significant source of lead due to its abundance and ease of extraction.
• Physical Appearance: Galena typically appears as shiny, silver-gray crystals that are easily recognizable by their metallic luster.
• Commonly Referenced in Crossword Puzzles: Due to its association with lead ore, galena frequently appears as a crossword clue for puzzles that touch on geological or mineral-related topics.

More Answers:

• GALENA
• GALENITE

Definition of "GALENA"

a bluish, grey, or black mineral of metallic appearance, consisting of lead sulphide. It is the chief ore of lead.

 The Crossword clue "Lead ore" published 39 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	16 April 2025	GALENA
Penny dell	13 March 2025	GALENA
Wall Street Journal	21 December 2024	GALENA
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	8 January 2022	GALENA
Jonesin	17 April 2018	GALENA
The Washington Post	3 January 2017	GALENA
L.A. Times Daily	6 November 2015	GALENA
Newsday.com	19 June 2015	GALENA
Universal	3 May 2015	GALENA
Thinks.com	30 April 2010	GALENA
The A.V Club	10 December 2008	GALENA
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	26 February 2007	GALENA
L.A. Times Sunday	26 February 2006	GALENA