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noun • a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | ||||||||
| 31% | 8 | Source of fossil fuels | ||||||
noun • a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells) | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Source of fossil fuel | ||||||
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Fossil Source Crossword Clue
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SHALE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SHALE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times19 Apr 2009 | Down 79 | |
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