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“Deep-down molten rock”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Deep-down molten rock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M A G M A

The answer to “Deep-down molten rock” is MAGMA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Deep-down molten rock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MAGMA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Deep-down molten rock”

What is the answer to “Deep-down molten rock” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MAGMA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Deep-down molten rock”?

The answer MAGMA contains 5 letters.

Was “Deep-down molten rock” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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