Rock-forming mineral that makes up over half of the earth's crust Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FELDSPAR Rock-forming mineral that makes up over half of the earth's crust (8) New York Times Dec 10, 2022
7% SCAB Crust formed on a wound (4)
6% REDO Make over (4) New York Times Feb 16, 2026
6% ORE Mineral-bearing rock (3) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
6% HALITE Mineral form of sodium chloride also called rock salt (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Jan 14, 2026
6% ORES Mineral-rich rocks (4) USA Today Jan 4, 2026
6% PLATE Division of the earth's crust (5) New York Times Mini Nov 8, 2025
6% SILICATE Mineral found in the rocks on the Earth's crust (8) (8)
6% SIAL Crust-forming rock (4)
5% BLENDE Form of German for "dazzle" in some mineral names (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Feb 15, 2026

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