Small Celestialbody Composed Of Rock And Metal Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ASTEROID which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ASTEROID

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	29%	3		Rock from which a valuable metal or mineral, such as diamond or gold, can be extracted profitably; or, a poetic word for a precious metal
3	27%	3		Rock from which a valuable metal or mineral, such as diamond or gold, can be extracted profitably; or, a poetic word for a precious metal

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We think the answer is "ASTEROID" which means:

noun

• Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of mars and jupiter)

adjective satellite

• Shaped like a star

An example sentence would be:

• "Scientists believe that an asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs."
• "Nasa is closely monitoring a potentially hazardous asteroid that will pass near earth."

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The Guardian Quick08 May 2014	Down 12
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