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“Flat-topped land”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Flat-topped land”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 10, 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 Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M E S A

The answer to “Flat-topped land” is MESA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 10, 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 “Flat-topped land” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 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
“Elevated flatland” Jun 21, 2026 “Phoenix suburb” Jun 3, 2026 “Small plateau” Jun 2, 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 “Southwestern plateau” Jan 5, 2026 “Flat-topped hill” Dec 17, 2025 “Phoenix neighbor” Nov 16, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Flat-topped land”

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

The verified answer is MESA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

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

The answer MESA contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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