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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% | SCHIST Metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers (6) | (6) | Mirror Quiz | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 4% | AWASH Almost submerged by a thin layer (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 4% | VENEER Thin layer | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 3% | TAPER Thin candle | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 3% | HEN Layer of a farm | (3) | New York Times | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 3% | LANKY Tall and thin | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3% | BLINI Thin pancakes | (5) | Newsday | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | ALT Rock-___ | (3) | New York Times | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | SPARSE Thin on the ground | (6) | New York Times | Aug 18, 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.