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Word entry · 6 letters

placer

Best crossword clue

"Gold-bearing deposit"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/Part of speech nounSorted acelprStarts with PEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
1P2L3A4C5E6R

Definitions

  1. an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral

Word origin

From place + -er (agent noun suffix).

Used in a sentence

  • Thou placer of plants both humble and tall
  • a third-placer
  • Placer gold comes from the weathering of the primary veins releasing the gold to be transported by water action and concentrated in gravel or sand beds.

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