Rocky outcrop

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Clue explained

A crag is a steep, rugged mass or rocky outcrop, so it fits the geological feature described by the clue.

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Definition
A steep, rugged rocky outcrop rising from a landscape.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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  19. 34Run out
  20. 36Rely (on)
  21. 37Sounds of woe
  22. 38“Entourage” character
  23. 39Legume
  24. 42Tuna container
  25. 44Rocky outcrop
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The answer to “Rocky outcrop” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is CRAG — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 44-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Rocky outcrop” answer

CRAG (4 letters)

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What does CRAG mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of CRAG is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
  • a shelly sandstone occurring in eastern England

When else has “Rocky outcrop” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Rocky outcrop”?

The answer is CRAG, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rocky outcrop”?

4 letters: CRAG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 44-Across. Earlier appearances: July 30, 2026 → CRAG.

Can “Rocky outcrop” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 8, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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