Criticise — fine-grained grey rock (5)

I believe the answer is:

slate

(Other definitions for slate that I've seen before include "Criticise harshly" , "Roofing tile" , "Criticise - outdated school equipment" , "Grey stone; tab" , "Run down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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