Rock used for flagstones Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 6, 2013 · 72-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 6, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 6, 2013 · 72-Across · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
noun
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