Paving material Crossword Clue

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ASPHALT

(7 letters)

TARMAC

(6 letters)

MACADAM

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
2. a man who serves as a sailor
(verb)
1. coat with tar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAVING (noun)
1. the paved surface of a thoroughfare
2. material used to pave an area
MATERIAL (noun)
1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
MATERIAL (adjective)
1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
2. having material or physical form or substance

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ASPHALT
(7 letters)
TARMAC
(6 letters)
MACADAM
(7 letters)

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