“Layered rock that's a source of oil”

Clue

“Layered rock that's a source of oil”

5 letters

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Answers for Crossclimb on Apr 19, 2026, #719

1 of 7 words revealed.

“Layered rock that's a source of oil”” answer

The answer to “Layered rock that's a source of oil” in LinkedIn Crossclimb on April 19, 2026 is SHALE.

SHALE

5 letters · Clue 3 · Row 4 of 7

How SHALE fits the word ladder

SHALLSHALESHARE

  1. From SHALL to SHALE, change letter 5 from L to E.
  2. From SHALE to SHARE, change letter 4 from L to R.

SHALE is the answer to clue 3 and occupies row 4 when the top and bottom words are included. Its neighbours each differ by one letter, keeping this puzzle's chain intact.

Crossclimb #719: full word ladder

The full April 19, 2026 ladder is below, with ““Layered rock that's a source of oil”” highlighted. Expand it when you are ready to see the other answers.

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All answers for LinkedIn Crossclimb #719, April 19, 2026
RowWordClue
1SHELFTop word
2SHELL“Something that both a turtle and a turtle egg has”
3SHALL“More antiquated way to say "will"”
4SHALE← this clue“Layered rock that's a source of oil”
5SHARE“Unit of stock from a corporation”
6SPARE“Knocking down all ten pins with two balls, in bowling”
7SPACEBottom word

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““Layered rock that's a source of oil”” in Crossclimb?

The answer is SHALE, a 5-letter word in LinkedIn Crossclimb #719 on April 19, 2026. It answers clue 3.

How does SHALE fit the Crossclimb word ladder?

The sequence is SHALL → SHALE → SHARE. Change letter 5 from L to E for the first step, then letter 4 from L to R for the second. Each step changes exactly one letter.

Which Crossclimb puzzle does this answer belong to?

This clue is from puzzle #719, dated April 19, 2026. Check the date and puzzle number when comparing answers; this page records that particular puzzle.

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