Protruding Or Projecting Rock Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OUTCROP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OUTCROP

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	34%	8		Protruding or protruding prominently, like a haunch
3	32%	9		Having three projecting or protruding parts

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OUTCROP" which means:

noun

• The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land

verb

• Appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground

An example sentence would be:

• "We could see the rocky outcrop from where we were standing."
• "The geologists examined the outcrop for evidence of fossils."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick03 Dec 2007	Down 14
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