Mountain West campus city

Answer:

RENO

Hint:

Home to the University of Nevada and known as "The Biggest Little City in the World," this place sits near Lake Tahoe.

Explanation:

This clue points to Reno, a city in Nevada known for its university campus. The "Mountain West" hints at the Mountain West Conference, a college athletic league that includes the University of Nevada, Reno. Since "campus city" refers to a place with a major university, Reno fits perfectly as the answer.

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