“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.
Clues
- “Layered rock that's a source of oil”
““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
SHALL → SHALE → SHARE
- From SHALL to SHALE, change letter 5 from L to E.
- 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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| Row | Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHELF | Top word |
| 2 | SHELL | “Something that both a turtle and a turtle egg has” |
| 3 | SHALL | “More antiquated way to say "will"” |
| 4 | SHALE← this clue | “Layered rock that's a source of oil” |
| 5 | SHARE | “Unit of stock from a corporation” |
| 6 | SPARE | “Knocking down all ten pins with two balls, in bowling” |
| 7 | SPACE | Bottom word |
More clues from this Crossclimb puzzle
- “Something that both a turtle and a turtle egg has”
- “More antiquated way to say "will"”
- “Unit of stock from a corporation”
- “Knocking down all ten pins with two balls, in bowling”
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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.