Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface Crossword Clue

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Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
2. serving as or forming a base

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SURFACE (verb)
1. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
2. appear or become visible; make a showing
SURFACE (noun)
1. information that has become public
2. the outermost level of the land or sea
SURFACE (adjective)
1. on the surface
IGNEOUS (adjective)
1. produced under conditions involving intense heat
2. produced by the action of fire or intense heat

Hint 3: Anagram

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ALBAS

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