Thin-layered rock Crossword Clue

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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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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
3% STRATA Layers (6) Commuter Nov 13, 2026
3% SPAGHETTINI Thin pasta (11) Commuter Nov 13, 2026
3% PAPERY Very thin (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 12, 2026
3% SHAGS Layered hairstyles (5) Commuter Nov 10, 2026
3% MIST Thin fog (4) Newsday Nov 10, 2026
3% ACTOR The Rock or Chris Rock (5) New York Times Mini Nov 9, 2026
3% OREO Layered snack (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 7, 2026
3% DIMES Thin coins (5) Commuter Nov 6, 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.