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Oil Source Crossword Clue
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SHALE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHALE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times29 Dec 2018 | Across 35 | |
| New York Times29 Sep 2013 | Down 25 | |
| New York Times15 Dec 2011 | Across 38 | |
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