“Product of mud compaction”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Product of mud compaction”, last seen on September 25, 2026.

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S???E

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

SHALE

The answer to “Product of mud compaction” is SHALE

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Product of mud compaction” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHALE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Product of mud compaction”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Product of mud compaction” is SHALE — a 5-letter across entry from the September 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SHALE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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