Type of mining used for near-the-surface minerals Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OPENPIT Type of mining used for near-the-surface minerals (7)
4% ORE Mined mineral (3) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
4% ORES Mined minerals (4) USA Today Dec 24, 2025
3% TNT Explosive used in some mining (3) LA Times Daily Dec 31, 2025
3% EATON Use as a surface for a meal (5) The Washington Post Mini Nov 26, 2025
3% OPENCAST Mining near the surface? (8)
2% IRONORE Mineral such as haematite or magnetite (7) The Times Concise Jan 15, 2026
2% AGATE Banded mineral (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 15, 2026
2% PIT Mine (3) (3) Mirror Classic Jan 14, 2026
2% MAT Wrestling surface (3) Commuter Jan 13, 2026
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