Rock that's fracked to release oil Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 27-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 2, 2026 · 27-Down · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
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