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noun • a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | ||||||||
| 41% | 8 | A cellar-like floor or storey of a building; an ancient foundation of rock beneath sedimentary rock; or, an underlying support | ||||||
noun • the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage • the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture | ||||||||
| 33% | 13 | Sedimentary rock type with clay minerals | ||||||
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Sedimentary Clay Rock Which May Contain Oil Crossword Clue
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SHALE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SHALE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | *Sedimentary rock
New York Times -
10 Jan 2017 | New York Times / 10 Jan 2017 |
2 | A cellar-like floor or storey of a building; an ancient foundation of rock beneath sedimentary rock; or, an underlying support
Telegraph Herculis -
17 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 17 Jul 2023 |
3 | A sedimentary rock formed from compacted mud or clay | |
4 | Layers of sedimentary rock
The Guardian Quick -
15 Jan 2005 | The Guardian Quick / 15 Jan 2005 |
5 | Sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay minerals | |
6 | Sedimentary rock used as fuel
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
17 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 17 Apr 2023 |
7 | Thin-layered sedimentary rock
New York Times -
31 Mar 2021 | New York Times / 31 Mar 2021 |
