Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface” from the New York Times crossword of April 16, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 16, 2026
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BASAL is the answer to “Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface”. It means pertaining to the foundation.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Pertaining to the foundation.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ALSBA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ metabolism”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface”?
BASAL, 5 letters: pertaining to the foundation.
When was “Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.