Output of mine some prospector exploited (3)
I believe the answer is:
ore
'output of mine' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'some prospector exploited' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'ORE' can be found hidden inside 'prospector exploited'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "Mineral or metal source" , "Unwrought iron" , "store of value" , "Raw mineral" , "Metal-bearing rock or mineral" .)