Clue Analysis
If you’ve landed here for the “Some people dig them” clue from the September 24 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.
The 4-letter answer to this puzzle is ORES. Ores are naturally occurring solid materials from which metals or valuable minerals can be profitably extracted.
The clue 'Some people dig them' refers to ores, which are naturally occurring minerals that are mined from the earth. The word 'dig' is a play on words, as it can mean both to excavate and to understand or like something, but here it specifically relates to mining.
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