This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ A
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MAGMA as a word: (geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc; (mathematics) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.
MAGMA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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