Shales

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of shale, the fine-grained sedimentary rocks formed by the compaction of successive layers of clay or mud.

“The geologist identified three distinct shales within the cliff section and photographed each one.”

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mudstonessedimentsrocks

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Wordle

All common letters with a clean SH start, useful for eliminating vowel and consonant positions early

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Anagrams of Shales

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hassel hassle lashes

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scales shades shapes shares

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