Meaning
A mixture of molten silicate rock, crystals, and gas within the earth, which may be erupted as lava or cool in place to form igneous intrusions.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ǵyéti Ancient Greek μάσσω (mássō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Hellenic *-mə Ancient Greek -μα (-ma) Ancient Greek μάγμα (mágma)der. English magma From Ancient Greek μάγμα (mágma, “paste”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-05MACGIKN
- 2026-08-14MADGINT
- 2026-08-10GALMORU
- 2026-06-26MACGILY
- 2026-05-28AGIJMNU
- 2026-05-15MANGCIP
- 2026-03-01MAFGINR
- 2026-02-14MABEGIN
- 2026-01-22GATMENU
- 2025-12-20GNAMEDL
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-09-08AGHLMUP
+16 earlier appearances in the archive.