What type of layered rock got its name from the Greek for "split"? (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCHIST What type of layered rock got its name from the Greek for "split"? (6) (6)
6% THAILAND Nation with a type of precipitation in its name (8) New York Times Midi Jul 30, 2026
6% UKRAINE Nation with a type of precipitation in its name (7) New York Times Midi Jul 30, 2026
6% SLATE Type of rock (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jul 18, 2026
6% SHALE Layered rock (5) Eugene Sheffer Apr 6, 2026
5% ELAL Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea (4) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
5% CLEAVE Split (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 26, 2026
5% ARGON Element whose name comes from the Greek for "inactive" (5) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
5% JAMBA Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019 (5) LA Times Daily Jul 24, 2026
5% HIS Old what's-___-name (3)
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