Colorado town near Snowmass

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The Colorado mountain town of Aspen beneath the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

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Aspen is a mountain town in Colorado, widely known for skiing and its arts scene. It began as a silver-mining town; when mining declined, the area later developed into a destination for winter sports. Today, its name is closely associated with the surrounding ski mountains as well as cultural events such as the Aspen Music Festival.

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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Colorado town near Snowmass” in the The Washington Post crossword is ASPEN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 2-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.

“Colorado town near Snowmass” answer

ASPEN (5 letters)

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What does ASPEN mean?

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(noun)

  • a poplar tree with small rounded long-stalked leaves that tremble in the breeze

When else has “Colorado town near Snowmass” appeared?

The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ASPEN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Colorado town near Snowmass”?

The answer is ASPEN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Colorado town near Snowmass”?

5 letters: ASPEN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 2-Down.

Can “Colorado town near Snowmass” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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