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Block Of Earths Crust Lifted To Form Peaks Of A Mountain Range Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MASSIF" which means:
- noun
- • A block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mont blanc massif is located in the alps."
- • "The rocky mountains are a vast massif stretching across north america."
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