Monument Valley formation
Editorially verified for the Oct 16, 2026
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A mesa is a broad, flat-topped hill with steep sides, a shape formed as surrounding rock wears away more quickly. Monument Valley, on the Arizona–Utah border, is famous for its dramatic red-rock landscape of mesas, buttes, and spires. Its formations rise from the desert floor and are especially recognizable in photographs and Western films.
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The answer to “Monument Valley formation” in the The Washington Post crossword is MESA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 28-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.
“Monument Valley formation” 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 “Monument Valley formation” appeared?
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October 16, 2026 (most recent) → MESA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Monument Valley formation”?
The answer is MESA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Monument Valley formation”?
4 letters: MESA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 28-Across.
Can “Monument Valley formation” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 16, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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