Clayden traced his family tree back to the village after learning his surname came from an Old English place name.

The clayeyness of the soil made it difficult to drain after heavy rains.

The potter noticed the clayish texture of the riverbank soil after the spring thaw.

The clayishness of the riverbank made it difficult to walk without sinking.

The potter noticed the clayiness of the riverbank soil made it difficult to form fine details.

The clayless potting mix dried faster than expected, so I watered the seedlings more often.

The claybank trotted across the moor, its dun coat blending with the autumn grasses.

After the storm, the claybanks along the river began to crumble, sending plumes of dust into the air.

The old clayfield behind the village has produced fine pottery clay for generations.

The clayfields near the river are famous for yielding pottery-quality soil.