___ Verde National Park
Editorially verified for the Oct 14, 2026
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The missing word in “___ Verde National Park” is Mesa. Mesa Verde, in Colorado, is known for preserving ancestral Puebloan sites, including homes built into sheltered alcoves in the cliffs. Its best-known cliff dwelling, Cliff Palace, has many rooms and ceremonial spaces. The park protects both these striking structures and a much broader archaeological landscape, offering a glimpse of communities that lived in the region centuries ago.
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The answer to “___ Verde National Park” in the USA Today crossword is MESA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 14, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 13-Across. 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.
“___ Verde National Park” answer
MESA (4 letters)
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What does MESA mean?
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(noun)
- an isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, as found in arid and semi-arid areas of the US
When else has “___ Verde National Park” appeared?
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October 14, 2026 (most recent) → MESA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “___ Verde National Park”?
The answer is MESA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ Verde National Park”?
4 letters: MESA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 13-Across.
Can “___ Verde National Park” have a different answer?
Yes — USA Today 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 USA Today answers?
The full grid for October 14, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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