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“Rock that flows”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rock that flows”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter A
L ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L A V A

The answer to “Rock that flows” is LAVA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Rock that flows” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LAVA — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer LAVA

LAVA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Rock that flows”

What is the answer to “Rock that flows” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LAVA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rock that flows”?

The answer LAVA contains 4 letters.

Was “Rock that flows” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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