sir lancelot mail on sunday

[giveup]

This is a pathetic question i know.
24 across .writer by south africas flat topped hill or tableland with steep edges. 4(yes 4) letters -e-a
last one , thanks in advance

[Lie-in King]

24a Mesa

It's not pathetic - we all get stuck at some time! :-)

[giveup]

thank you very much i'm still new to cryptic crosswods

[Lie-in King]

Apologies - I should have explained the cryptic clue -

Me (writer = the compiler) + S(outh) A(frica)' (i)s...

[wallacia]

if it is any consolation giveup,i done that crossword today and 24,across was my last one to get!

[gvloved1]

Me too! Thanks for solving a tricky one :-)