Crossword clue

“Flaky rock”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
MICA
Letters4
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Flaky rock” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 31, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Flaky rock” clue?+

The answer is MICA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 31, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 31, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.