Ski area near Reno

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Lake Tahoe is a major ski destination near Reno, with resorts on both the Nevada and California sides. “Ski area” points to the lake’s surrounding resort region rather than to the lake alone.

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Snow-covered ski slopes and mountains near Lake Tahoe

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Across

  1. 1"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" network
  2. 4Collision sound
  3. 7Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
  4. 13Big sellers
  5. 16"That's old news"
  6. 17"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
  7. 18Skating jumps similar to toe loops
  8. 19Ruckus
  9. 20Motorcycle attachments
  10. 22Hair line?
  11. 25Dangers
  12. 26Disconnect
  13. 28"Get __ town!"
  14. 30Ski area near Reno
  15. 34Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics?
  16. 35Second, but not first
  17. 36Getting the check
  18. 37__ choy
  19. 38Every evening
  20. 40Prefix with political
  21. 41Revises
  22. 43Assessment, briefly
  23. 44Boater or bowler
  24. 45Greta of classic Hollywood
  25. 46Hustle genre
  26. 47Texting tech
  27. 48Some natural hairstyles
  28. 50Part of QED
  29. 52Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
  30. 55Sando spread
  31. 58Patchy-patterned horses
  32. 59Tacit
  33. 62Certain spot
  34. 63Application that combats dark circles
  35. 64Gobbles (down)
  36. 65Some GEs
  37. 66__/her/hers

Down

  1. 1Degs. conferred after defenses
  2. 2Large sushi order
  3. 3Card game that's really taking off?
  4. 4"WonderWater" brand
  5. 5Alias letters
  6. 6"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
  7. 7Half marathon's 13.1
  8. 8Namesake of Converse's All Star sneaker
  9. 9Participate in decision-making
  10. 10Motorola phone
  11. 11Combative Olympian?
  12. 12Dict. entries
  13. 14Michael of "Juno"
  14. 15Dance around what's really important
  15. 21Opposite of noite
  16. 23Links activity
  17. 24North African capital
  18. 26Emergency kit
  19. 27Sweet smell
  20. 29Comedian Notaro
  21. 31With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
  22. 32Wee hour
  23. 33Showbiz quartets
  24. 36Come in second
  25. 39Sports bar sets
  26. 42Supreme court presence?
  27. 46Eager agreement
  28. 49Tricks
  29. 51"Te quiero, __ mío"
  30. 52Singer Celine
  31. 53Empire also known as the "Realm of the Four Parts"
  32. 54New Age singer who speaks Irish
  33. 56"Totes"
  34. 57"I'll get the check"
  35. 58[Praying emoji]
  36. 60Org. with LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers, and Missouri Tigers
  37. 61WFH devices

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" network — Answer: PBS. Hint: It brought this beloved children's neighborhood into homes nationwide. 📺
  2. 4. Collision sound — Answer: BAM. Hint: A comic-book impact might sound like this. 💥
  3. 7. Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music — Answer: MCGRAW. Hint: Pair this surname with Hill for a publishing and country-music duo. 🤝
  4. 13. Big sellers — Answer: HOTCAKES. Hint: These popular items are said to move like sizzling breakfast treats. 🔥
  5. 16. "That's old news" — Answer: IHEARD. Hint: A casual way to say the information is already familiar. 📰
  6. 17. "Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?" — Answer: DAREIASK. Hint: A skeptical question asks whether any explanation could really exist. 🤔
  7. 18. Skating jumps similar to toe loops — Answer: LUTZES. Hint: These figure-skating jumps take off from a backward edge with toe assistance. ⛸️
  8. 19. Ruckus — Answer: STIR. Hint: A noisy commotion can be described this way. 📣
  9. 20. Motorcycle attachments — Answer: SIDECARS. Hint: These motorcycle add-ons give another rider a place to sit. 🏍️
  10. 22. Hair line? — Answer: PART. Hint: A hairstyle's dividing line can be found here. 💇
  11. 25. Dangers — Answer: RISKS. Hint: Potential hazards are worth assessing before proceeding. ⚠️
  12. 26. Disconnect — Answer: GAP. Hint: A break in contact or continuity creates this. 🔌
  13. 28. "Get __ town!" — Answer: OUTTA. Hint: This colloquial phrase tells someone to leave immediately. 🏃
  14. 30. Ski area near Reno — Answer: TAHOE. Hint: This famous Nevada destination offers slopes and a large alpine lake nearby. 🎿
  15. 34. Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics? — Answer: ORO. Hint: Use the Italian word for this precious medal color. 🥇
  16. 35. Second, but not first — Answer: UNIT. Hint: In filmmaking, this crew handles additional scenes rather than the primary shoot. 🎬
  17. 36. Getting the check — Answer: PAYING. Hint: This is what you're doing when settling the restaurant bill. 🧾
  18. 37. __ choy — Answer: BOK. Hint: Fill in this familiar vegetable's first word. 🥬
  19. 38. Every evening — Answer: NIGHTLY. Hint: An adverb describing something that happens each night. 🌙
  20. 40. Prefix with political — Answer: GEO. Hint: This prefix relates to Earth or geography when attached to the clue's word. 🌍
  21. 41. Revises — Answer: AMENDS. Hint: Changes a document to improve or correct it. 📝
  22. 43. Assessment, briefly — Answer: EVAL. Hint: A shortened word for a review or judgment. 📋
  23. 44. Boater or bowler — Answer: HAT. Hint: Both can be types of headwear. 🎩
  24. 45. Greta of classic Hollywood — Answer: GARBO. Hint: This famously enigmatic star was a classic Hollywood icon. 🎬
  25. 46. Hustle genre — Answer: DISCO. Hint: Think glittering dance floors and four-on-the-floor beats. 🪩
  26. 47. Texting tech — Answer: SMS. Hint: A classic phone-based way to send short text messages 📱
  27. 48. Some natural hairstyles — Answer: AFROS. Hint: These rounded, voluminous styles make a bold statement. 💇
  28. 50. Part of QED — Answer: ERAT. Hint: This Latin phrase component means “was to be demonstrated.” 📜
  29. 52. Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe — Answer: DISGUISE. Hint: This getup is intended to conceal someone’s identity. 🕵️
  30. 55. Sando spread — Answer: MAYO. Hint: This creamy condiment is often slathered on a sandwich. 🥪
  31. 58. Patchy-patterned horses — Answer: PINTOS. Hint: These horses sport coats with distinct colored patches. 🐎
  32. 59. Tacit — Answer: UNSPOKEN. Hint: Communicated without being said aloud. 🤫
  33. 62. Certain spot — Answer: LOCALE. Hint: A particular place or setting. 📍
  34. 63. Application that combats dark circles — Answer: EYECREAM. Hint: This topical product helps brighten the delicate area beneath the eyes. 👁️
  35. 64. Gobbles (down) — Answer: SNARFS. Hint: Eats something very quickly and greedily. 🍽️
  36. 65. Some GEs — Answer: ACS. Hint: They can power appliances when referring to alternating current. ⚡
  37. 66. __/her/hers — Answer: SHE. Hint: This pronoun can precede the other forms in a profile. 👤

Down

  1. 1. Degs. conferred after defenses — Answer: PHDS. Hint: These advanced degrees follow the successful defense of a dissertation. 🎓
  2. 2. Large sushi order — Answer: BOAT. Hint: A restaurant may serve assorted sushi on this vessel-shaped platter. 🍣
  3. 3. Card game that's really taking off? — Answer: STRIPPOKER. Hint: This risqué card game involves shedding more than points. 🃏
  4. 4. "WonderWater" brand — Answer: BAI. Hint: This beverage brand markets flavored drinks with a wellness-minded twist. 🧃
  5. 5. Alias letters — Answer: AKA. Hint: This abbreviation is often used to introduce a different name or title! 🕵️‍♂️
  6. 6. "Cleanup on aisle five" impetus — Answer: MESS. Hint: A spill or disorderly scene could prompt this announcement. 🧹
  7. 7. Half marathon's 13.1 — Answer: MILES. Hint: A half marathon covers 13.1 of these running-distance units 🏃
  8. 8. Namesake of Converse's All Star sneaker — Answer: CHUCKTAYLOR. Hint: This sneaker honors the basketball player who popularized it 🏀
  9. 9. Participate in decision-making — Answer: GETASAY. Hint: To do this is to have your opinion counted in a choice 🗳️
  10. 10. Motorola phone — Answer: RAZR. Hint: Motorola's famously sleek, blade-inspired handset fits here 📱
  11. 11. Combative Olympian? — Answer: ARES. Hint: This Greek Olympian brings a warrior's spirit to the pantheon ⚔️
  12. 12. Dict. entries — Answer: WDS. Hint: Abbreviated dictionary listings are these 📖
  13. 14. Michael of "Juno" — Answer: CERA. Hint: This actor is known for playing awkward teens in movies 🎬
  14. 15. Dance around what's really important — Answer: SKIRTTHEISSUE. Hint: Avoid the central topic by circling around it 🌀
  15. 21. Opposite of noite — Answer: DIA. Hint: In Portuguese, this means the daytime counterpart to night ☀️
  16. 23. Links activity — Answer: ROUNDOFGOLF. Hint: A typical outing on a course with clubs and holes ⛳
  17. 24. North African capital — Answer: TUNIS. Hint: Tunisia's capital sits near the Mediterranean 🌍
  18. 26. Emergency kit — Answer: GOBAG. Hint: A portable emergency kit ready to grab and leave with 🎒
  19. 27. Sweet smell — Answer: AROMA. Hint: A pleasant scent can be described this way 👃
  20. 29. Comedian Notaro — Answer: TIG. Hint: This comedian is known for a dry, deadpan delivery 🎤
  21. 31. With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down — Answer: HIGHSTAKES. Hint: This describes a situation where success or failure carries major consequences 🎲
  22. 32. Wee hour — Answer: ONEAM. Hint: A late-night time just before the deepest overnight hours 🌙
  23. 33. Showbiz quartets — Answer: EGOTS. Hint: These performers have collected all four major American entertainment awards 🏆
  24. 36. Come in second — Answer: PLACE. Hint: Finish as runner-up in a competition 🥈
  25. 39. Sports bar sets — Answer: TVS. Hint: Screens broadcasting the big game line the walls here 📺
  26. 42. Supreme court presence? — Answer: NBASTAR. Hint: A famous basketball player is a celebrity on the hardwood ⭐
  27. 46. Eager agreement — Answer: DOI. Hint: A punchy way to show you’re enthusiastically on board 🙌
  28. 49. Tricks — Answer: RUSES. Hint: These crafty schemes are designed to fool someone 🎭
  29. 51. "Te quiero, __ mío" — Answer: AMOR. Hint: This Spanish word is a sweet term of affection 💕
  30. 52. Singer Celine — Answer: DION. Hint: Think of the powerhouse vocalist behind “My Heart Will Go On” 🎤
  31. 53. Empire also known as the "Realm of the Four Parts" — Answer: INCA. Hint: This South American empire flourished before the Spanish conquest 🏔️
  32. 54. New Age singer who speaks Irish — Answer: ENYA. Hint: This ethereal vocalist is known for her soothing, atmospheric songs 🌌
  33. 56. "Totes" — Answer: YEAH. Hint: This casual reply means an enthusiastic yes 👍
  34. 57. "I'll get the check" — Answer: ONME. Hint: A generous diner might use this phrase when offering to pay 💳
  35. 58. [Praying emoji] — Answer: PLS. Hint: This texting shorthand makes a humble request 🙏
  36. 60. Org. with LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers, and Missouri Tigers — Answer: SEC. Hint: This major college sports conference features several teams with tiger mascots 🏈
  37. 61. WFH devices — Answer: PCS. Hint: Remote workers often rely on these computers at home 💻

The answer to “Ski area near Reno” in the The Washington Post crossword is TAHOE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 30-Across. 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.

“Ski area near Reno” answer

TAHOE (5 letters)

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When else has “Ski area near Reno” appeared?

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August 27, 2026 (most recent) → TAHOE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ski area near Reno”?

The answer is TAHOE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ski area near Reno”?

5 letters: TAHOE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 30-Across.

Can “Ski area near Reno” 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.

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