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Thin-layered rock Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Thin-layered rock last seen in LA Times Daily puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHALE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHALE Thin-layered rock | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jun 19, 2022 |
| 4% | SEAMS Thin layers of limestone | (5) | Newsday | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 4% | LAMINA Thin layer | (6) | LA Times Daily | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 3% | UVEA Layer with the iris | (4) | Premier Sunday | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | TILER Roof-layer | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | CREPE Thin pancake | (5) | Premier Sunday | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 3% | OZONE ___ layer (protective atmospheric layer) | (5) | ||
| 3% | MASON Layer of bricks? | (5) | USA Today | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | SLIT Thin cut | (4) | Newsday | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 3% | WAFER Struggle to get iron into thin layer (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Mar 5, 2026 |
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Shale is a type of sedimentary rock formed from compressed mud and clay. Its thin layers make it perfect for splitting into sheets. In the crossword, "Thin-layered rock" hints at shale's distinctive structure, leading to the answer.