They're sometimes picked for their rarity
Latest answer — October 02, 2026
50 Down
Scroll down for rest of crossword answers
Clue explained
Rare ores may be selected and collected for their unusual mineral content or appearance. “Picked” means chosen here, not picked from a tree.
- Clue type:
- Definition
NYT Crossword
This clue's Friday, October 02, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal a letter.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
Down
The answer to “They're sometimes picked for their rarity” in the New York Times crossword is ORES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 50-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“They're sometimes picked for their rarity” answer
ORES (4 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is ORES.
What does ORES mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ORES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably
When else has “They're sometimes picked for their rarity” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 2, 2026 (most recent) → ORES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “They're sometimes picked for their rarity”?
The answer is ORES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “They're sometimes picked for their rarity”?
4 letters: ORES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 2, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 50-Down.
Can “They're sometimes picked for their rarity” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 2, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
New York Times Crossword is published by The New York Times; WordHint is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher.
Crossword Clues
Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.