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Slate Originally Crossword Clue

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noun

• a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

36%3Slate slate, for short
noun

• a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports

20%6 With a clean slate
adverb

• again but in a new or different way

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