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Arizona's Geological and Cultural Enigma
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Advanced study conducted at Arizona’s major observatories
  • 4. Town named after the giant desert cactus
  • 5. Study of prehistoric life, central to Arizona fossils
  • 7. Succulent plant used traditionally for fibers and spirits
  • 10. Region of deep gorges carved by ancient rivers
  • 11. Ancient rock carvings engraved by indigenous peoples
  • 12. Type of rock fundamental to Grand Canyon strata
  • 14. Cultural classification of Arizona’s ancient cliff dwellers
  • 16. Desert biome characterized by saguaros and mesquites
  • 18. Volcanic mountain range named for wild roosters
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  • 2. Tree-ring dating method applied to southwestern timbers
  • 3. Iconic Navajo Tribal Park with towering sandstone buttes
  • 6. Ecosystems lining Arizona’s ephemeral waterways
  • 8. Specialized term for prehistoric Arizona ceremonial sites
  • 9. Native American tribe guarding the Skywalk’s edge
  • 13. Instrument used in Arizona’s geophysical mineral surveys
  • 15. Region renowned for Arizona’s prolific copper mining
  • 17. Residents named after Arizona’s second-largest city
  • 19. River flowing through a namesake native fish’s habitat

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