The term 'LODE LOCALE' is a combination of two words, 'LODE' and 'LOCALE'. The word 'LODE' is a noun meaning a mineral deposit or vein of ore, usually found in the ground. The word 'LOCALE' is a noun meaning the particular place or environment in which something is situated. Together, the term 'LODE LOCALE' refers to a specific area where a mineral deposit or vein of ore can be found. The crossword solution for this term is 'MINE', which is a noun meaning a deep excavation in the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted.