Lava, once Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. molten rock in the earth’s crust

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LAVA (noun)
1. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
ONCE (adverb)
1. on one occasion
2. at a previous time

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