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“Part of the lunar topography”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Part of the lunar topography”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M A R I A

The answer to “Part of the lunar topography” is MARIA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Part of the lunar topography” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MARIA — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Part of the lunar topography”

What is the answer to “Part of the lunar topography” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MARIA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Part of the lunar topography”?

The answer MARIA contains 5 letters.

Was “Part of the lunar topography” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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