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The Clue

Volcanic rock (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BASALT

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Notes

The answer BASALT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

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Definition

BASALT as a noun:

1. the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene