*Sedimentary rock Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 10, 2017 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 10, 2017 · 43-Across · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
noun
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