Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rocks cooling Earth repeatedly from around 30 million years ago (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Rocks cooling Earth repeatedly from around 30 million years ago (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OLIGOCENE.