The Clue
Tops of ranges (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CRESTS
Tags
Notes
The answer CRESTS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Families may have them
Definition
CREST as a noun:
1. the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
2. (peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit) = the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"
3. (crown, crest) = the center of a cambered road
4. (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
5. a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
CREST as a verb:
1. (cap, crest) = lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
2. reach a high point; "The river crested last night"