What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Cement ingredient" from May 23, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Cement ingredient”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHALE

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 23, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cement ingredient” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cement ingredient” clue?+

The answer is SHALE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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