Rock that breaks easily Crossword Clue

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Rock that breaks easily Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EASILY (adverb)
1. with ease (`easy’ is sometimes used informally for `easily’)
2. indicating high probability; in all likelihood
ROCK (verb)
1. move back and forth or sideways
2. cause to move back and forth
ROCK (noun)
1. hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
2. pitching dangerously to one side

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HALES

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