“Material in a junkyard pile … or a hint to answering this puzzle's four asterisked clues” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCRAPMETAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Material in a junkyard pile … or a hint to answering this puzzle's four asterisked clues”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 13, 2025, where it runs at 57 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.