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noun • a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | Petroleum source material | ||||||
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| 35% | 9 | A fossil fuel commonly used as a source of energy | ||||||
noun • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | ||||||||
Petroleum 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 Times09 Mar 2003 | Across 76 | |
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