The Universal Crossword puzzle from July 29, 2021 featured the clue "Flat-topped formations", and we've found 20 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to MESAS as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MESAS
Flat-topped formations
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2021
99%
MESAS
Flat-topped formations
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2021
8%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
8%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
8%
SEDONA
Arizona city known for sandstone formations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
SEDONA
Arizona city known for sandstone formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
DELTAS
Triangular river formations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
DELTAS
Triangular river formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
SLICKS
Oil formations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
SLICKS
Oil formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
DRIFTS
Snow formations
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
DRIFTS
Snow formations
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
VEES
Geese formations
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
8%
VEES
Geese formations
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
8%
FLOES
Polar formations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
8%
FLOES
Polar formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
8%
DUNES
Sand formations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2023
8%
DUNES
Sand formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2023
8%
DAMS
Beavers' formations
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2023
8%
DAMS
Beavers' formations
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2023
8%
SANDDUNES
Desert formations
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 17, 2023
8%
SANDDUNES
Desert formations
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 17, 2023
8%
POLARICECAPS
Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
8%
POLARICECAPS
Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
8%
SCRUMS
Rugby formations
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2022
8%
SCRUMS
Rugby formations
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2022
8%
SANDART
Coastal formations?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2022
8%
SANDART
Coastal formations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2022
8%
GEESE
They fly in V formations
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
8%
GEESE
They fly in V formations
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
8%
REEFS
Coral formations
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 16, 2021
8%
REEFS
Coral formations
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 16, 2021
8%
TARPITS
La Brea formations
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
8%
TARPITS
La Brea formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
COILS
Snaky formations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2020
8%
COILS
Snaky formations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2020
1%
CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Flat-topped formations" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MESAS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Flat-topped formations"?
The best answer for "Flat-topped formations" is MESAS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Flat-topped formations" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 29, 2021.