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Sedimentary Rock Crossword Clue
There are 4 exact and 326 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHALE which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHALE
Updated: October 11, 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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times Mini15 Feb 2022 | Across 8 | |
| New York Times10 Jan 2017 | Across 43 | |
| New York Times28 Aug 1993 | Across 67 | |
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1 | 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 |
2 | A form of sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains of mineral, rock, or organic material | |
3 | Bed of sedimentary rock
The Guardian Quick -
16 Apr 2014 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Apr 2014 |
4 | Layers of sedimentary rock
The Guardian Quick -
15 Jan 2005 | The Guardian Quick / 15 Jan 2005 |
5 | Sedimentary clay rock, which may contain oil
The Guardian Quick -
22 Nov 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 22 Nov 2006 |
6 | Sedimentary rock used as fuel
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
17 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 17 Apr 2023 |
7 | ___ rock, type of sedimentary rock |
