Rock used for some roof tiles (5)

I believe the answer is:

slate

(Other definitions for slate that I've seen before include "Criticise harshly" , "Small blackboard - for deferred payments" , "rock used in building" , "Rubbish" , "Grey stone; tab" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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