“Source of much igneous rock” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAVA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Source of much igneous rock”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 6, 2025, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.