Lava-to-be Crossword Clue

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Lava-to-be Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

Hint 3: Anagram

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GAMMA

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