___ Peak, Colorado

Latest answer — August 16, 2026

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A view of Pikes Peak rising above the Colorado landscape.

Clue explained

PIKES completes the proper name Pikes Peak, the well-known mountain in Colorado. The blank signals that only the first word of the place name is wanted.

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LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “___ Peak, Colorado” in the LA Times Mini crossword is PIKES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“___ Peak, Colorado” answer

PIKES (5 letters)

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What does PIKES mean?

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(noun)

  • a long-bodied predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and large teeth, of both Eurasia and North America

When else has “___ Peak, Colorado” appeared?

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August 16, 2026 (most recent) → PIKES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “___ Peak, Colorado”?

The answer is PIKES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “___ Peak, Colorado”?

5 letters: PIKES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “___ Peak, Colorado” have a different answer?

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