The crossword solution for the term ORE is 'ASTORIA' (7 letters). Astoria is a port city located in the northwestern part of Oregon, United States. It is situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains and was founded in 1811 by John Jacob Astor. It is a major port for shipping timber, fish, and other goods.