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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHALE Sedimentary rock formed by layers of clay (5) | (5) | ||
| 7% | STRATA Sedimentary rock layers | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 1, 2018 |
| 6% | STRATUM Layer of sedimentary rock (7) | (7) | ||
| 5% | ESCARPMENT Ten campers on the rocks forming steep hillside | (10) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 5% | TILE Slab of baked clay | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 5% | COAT Layer of paint | (4) | ||
| 5% | DOH Play-___ (modeling clay) | (3) | ||
| 5% | ROLL Rock and __ | (4) | Commuter | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 5% | TILER Roof-layer | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 5% | ONION It has layers | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 18, 2025 |
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