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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% | VENEER Thin layer | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 3% | COAT Layer of paint | (4) | Newsday | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | OZONE Atmospheric layer | (5) | Newsday | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | SLIT Thin opening | (4) | Newsday | Jul 5, 2026 |
| 3% | HENS Layers? | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | REEDY Thin, as a voice | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | VEIL Thin covering | (4) | Universal | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 3% | SLENDER Thin | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 3% | SHAKEN Rocked | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 30, 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.