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The Clue
Rock that may hold fossils (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SHALE
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Notes
The answer SHALE is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
SHALE as a noun:
1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay