What is the answer to "Mineral hardness scale" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Mineral hardness scale" is MOHS (4 letters).

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Mineral hardness scale USA Today Crossword Clue

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MOHS

4 letters · Down · last seen July 14, 2026

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