The Clue
Parts of yrs. (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MOS
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Notes
The answer MOS is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
MO as a noun:
1. (molybdenum, Mo, atomic number 42) = a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
2. (Missouri, Show Me State, MO) = a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union