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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHALE The most common type of sedimentary rock (5) (5)
11% SANDSTONE Common sedimentary rock (9) The Times Specialist Jun 15, 2026
9% SHALES Sedimentary rocks (6) Thomas Joseph May 23, 2026
7% SILTSTONE Type of sedimentary rock (9)
6% HEAVYMETAL A particular type of rock or lead? (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 15, 2026
6% SEVENS Most common dice rolls (6) Universal Jun 12, 2026
6% NEAT Not on the rocks (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 5, 2026
6% STONE Rock (5) Universal Jun 4, 2026
6% EMO Most common rock subgenre in the New York Times crossword (3) New York Times Midi May 24, 2026
6% ICED On the rocks (4) USA Today May 21, 2026
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