Answer: basemetal

AnswerCrossword Clue
BASEMETAL

Tin or zinc, e.g.

BASEMETAL

Most of an alloy

BASEMETAL

Copper or tin, to bronze

BASEMETAL
Iron or copper.
BASEMETAL
Zinc, e.g.
BASEMETALLead, e.g.
BASEMETALAlloy's principal component
BASEMETALAlchemist's starting point