Need help with It's softer than shale? This clue showed up in the September 12, 2025 Newsday puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.
It's softer than shale Crossword Answer
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It's softer than shale Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 4-letter answer to "It's softer than shale" crossword clue?
The answer to the "It's softer than shale" crossword clue is TALC. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Newsday puzzle.
Which crossword used "It's softer than shale" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Newsday puzzle on September 12, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of TALC?
The word TALC means: apply talcum powder to (one's body). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "It's softer than shale".