17, for example, could be the French metal (5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LATIN 17, for example, could be the French metal (5) (5)
7% KEG Metal container of potassium, for example (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 13, 2026
6% STEEL "Stainless" metal (5)
6% ZINC Metallic element (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 27, 2026
6% RIVET Metal fastener (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
6% TIN Light metal (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
6% ORES Metallic rocks (4) Newsday Feb 24, 2026
6% WHATSSHAKIN "How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across (11) LA Times Daily Feb 24, 2026
6% COPPER Metal in wires (6) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
6% ORO Metal precioso (3) Newsday Feb 19, 2026
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