Rock that's fracked to release oil June 2, 2026 / Daily 27D / 5 letters
SHALE Puzzle clues NYT Crossword Answer
SHALE NYT Crossword Clue Answer
SHALE is a 5-letter NYT Crossword answer. Latest recorded clue: Rock that's fracked to release oil.
Latest clue
Rock that's fracked to release oil
Answer SHALE
Length 5 letters
Last seen June 2, 2026
Position 27D
SHALE is recorded for the clue "Rock that's fracked to release oil" in the NYT Crossword. It was placed at 27D, giving solvers a 5-letter Down entry.
Direct clue: confirm the 5-letter slot and the Across crossings before relying on the answer alone.
- Latest clue type: Direct clue.
- Grid entry: SHALE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- SHALE appears 2 times in this archive, so compare the clue wording below for recurring patterns.
History
NYT Crossword Clues Using SHALE
Soft rock May 2, 2026 / Daily 32A / 5 letters
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