Upper layer of earth Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Upper layer of earth last seen in Times Concise 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TOPSOIL.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOPSOIL Upper layer of earth (7) The Times Concise Jul 26, 2021
38% SIAL Upper layer of earth's crust (4)
29% SOIL The upper layer of earth in which plants grow (4) (4)
3% CAP Upper limit (3) Wall Street Journal Oct 18, 2025
3% ONION It has layers (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 18, 2025
3% EDGE Upper hand (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 15, 2025
3% SHALE Layered rock (5) Eugene Sheffer Oct 14, 2025
3% COAT Paint layer (4) Premier Sunday Oct 12, 2025
3% UVEA Eye layer (4) New York Times Oct 7, 2025
3% LAMINA Thin layer (6) New York Times Oct 7, 2025

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TOPSOIL refers to the upper layer of soil, rich in nutrients and organic matter. It's crucial for plant growth. In crosswords, "Upper layer of earth" hints at this fertile soil layer, leading to the answer TOPSOIL.