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“Flat-topped hill”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Flat-topped hill”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M E S A

The answer to “Flat-topped hill” is MESA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 9, 2025

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 “Flat-topped hill” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 as a across 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
“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 “Large plateau” Jan 20, 2026 “Southwestern plateau” Jan 5, 2026 “Phoenix neighbor” Nov 16, 2025 “Steep-walled elevation” Oct 12, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Flat-topped hill”

What is the answer to “Flat-topped hill” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MESA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Flat-topped hill”?

The answer MESA contains 4 letters.

Was “Flat-topped hill” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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