Thin-layered sedimentary rock Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 31, 2021 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 31, 2021 · 5-Down · 5 letters
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
noun
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