Layered rock Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 17, 2025 · 9-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 2009 and February 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 17, 2025 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
noun
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 12, 2009.GNEISS6 lettersanswer page
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