Fissile rock Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 30-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 17, 2026 · 30-Across · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
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