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| 2 | 28% | 7 | Stone with a waxy or oily luster | |
| 3 | 20% | 7 | Oily compound used in dyes | |
Oily Stone Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
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 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHALE" which means:
- noun
- • A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay verb
- • To take off the shell or coat of.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shale formation extends for miles beneath the surface."
- • "Fracking involves breaking apart shale to extract natural gas."
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| New York Times11 Nov 1991 | Across 6 | |
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