Clues for the word "ESCARPMENT"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Speedy crossword on April 12, 2015.
Definition of escarpment
- n. - A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp.
Referring Clues
- Cliff
- CLIFFLIKE RIDGE
- Recent maps show this landscape feature
- Precipitous side of hill
- Steep slope - map's centre (anag)
- Troubled campers losing top of shelter on mountainside
- Fish pieces in East Street on the steep side
- Ten campers blown over cliff
- Find fault with workers in established bank
- Slope
- Steep slope
Last Seen In
- Guardian Speedy - April 12, 2015
- Netword - January 02, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - October 13, 2014
- Guardian Quiptic - December 31, 2012
- LA Times - December 22, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - October 06, 2009
- Guardian Quiptic - May 11, 2009
- Guardian Quick - August 27, 2008
- Guardian Quick - August 09, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - August 25, 2006