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“Badlands topography”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Badlands topography”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M E S A

The answer to “Badlands topography” is MESA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Badlands topography” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MESA — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer MESA

MESA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Flat-topped elevation” Jul 6, 2026 “Small plateau” Jun 30, 2026 “Elevated flatland” Jun 21, 2026 “Flat-topped land” Jun 15, 2026 “Phoenix suburb” Jun 3, 2026 “Small plateau” Jun 2, 2026 “Flat-topped land” May 10, 2026 “Land with a caprock top” Mar 28, 2026 “View from the Grand Canyon” Mar 19, 2026 “Flat-topped hill” Feb 24, 2026 “Large plateau” Jan 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Badlands topography”

What is the answer to “Badlands topography” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MESA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Badlands topography”?

The answer MESA contains 4 letters.

Was “Badlands topography” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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