Petrified remains in a rock (6)

I believe the answer is:

fossil

(Other definitions for fossil that I've seen before include "Lasting impression" , "Petrified relic" , "amber, say" , "old boy?" , "Remains of an ancient plant or animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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