“Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BASAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.