Deposit in underground banks Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Deposit in underground banks" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Deposit in underground banks" leads to the answer "ORE." This connection can be explained by considering the following points:

1. Minerals: ORE usually refers to a natural mineral deposit that is mined for profit. These mineral deposits are often found underground, hence the reference to "deposit in underground banks" in the clue.
2. Mining Context: The term "deposit" in the clue hints at a location where valuable materials are stored, similar to how ores are valuable materials extracted from the earth.
3. Wordplay: The clever wordplay in the clue plays on the idea of a deposit typically associated with banks but twists it to refer to a different type of deposit, which in this case is an ore deposit in underground mines.

Definition of "ORE"

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably

Example :

a good deposit of lead-bearing ores

the mine's reserves of ore

 The Crossword clue "Deposit in underground banks" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	16 February 2018	ORE