Burgess ___ (rock bed noted for its fossils) Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 11, 2024 · 42-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 11, 2024 · 42-Across · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
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