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 can't understand how they can define each other.
'some prospector exploited' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'ORE' is hidden within '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" .)