The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MARL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2012.
Clayey deposit crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MARL | 91 % | 4 |
| LOESS | 9 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clayey deposit
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- loess
- marl
- mud
- adobe
- loam
- maul
- shale
- argillaceous
- clay
- heavy
- bones
- dun
Crossword Answer definitions
MARL noun- A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
- To cover with the earthy substance called marl.
- To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result MARL
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- Fertilizer for lime-deficient soil
- Calcium-rich soil
- Earthy deposit of clay and calcium carbonate