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Geological formation common in the Southwest

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The New York Times crossword clue “Geological formation common in the Southwest” answer is MESA. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER4 lettersMost recent: October 19 2026
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The clue “Geological formation common in the Southwest” resolves to MESA, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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