This nyt minicrossword clue is very quite long and a complete sentence actually. It appeared on October 27, 2023. It hints at something that is very specific and it will be difficult to guess the answer just knowing plain english. Check the answer below.
Answer
Clue: It was called Big Meadows on the California Trail
Answer: RENO (4 letters)
Explanation
California is a state on the western side of the US along with pacific coast. And Reno is a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The city of Reno is also called "Truckee Meadows". Now you know how the answer to the clue is RENO. Read more about it, on its wikipedia page.
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