Six Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026

Stuck on the clue Six Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters from the New York Times Daily for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 13-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Six Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters (13)

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The answer to Six Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters is Magic Mountain (13 letters).

Why does Magic Mountain fit this clue?

This clue uses a specific factual description to identify MAGIC MOUNTAIN, the Six Flags theme park located in Valencia, California. Magic Mountain is a large amusement park that has built its reputation around having an extensive collection of roller coasters. The clue points to a specific milestone in the park's history when it became the first amusement park anywhere to reach the landmark of offering 20 different roller coasters to visitors. This achievement distinguished Magic Mountain from other major theme parks and cemented its identity as a destination focused primarily on thrill rides rather than family attractions or themed experiences.

What does Six Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

Six Flags

proper noun

•major chain of amusement parks known for thrill rides

location

noun

•a particular place or position

amusement park

noun

•entertainment venue with rides, games, and attractions

roller coasters

noun

•high-speed rides on tracks with steep drops and sharp turns

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 27-across in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026, by Ryan Patrick Smith, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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What does Magic Mountain mean?

proper noun

•Six Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park in Valencia, California, known for having one of the largest collections of roller coasters in the world and being the first park to reach 20 roller coasters

How to use Magic Mountain in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Magic Mountain.

•“Magic Mountain made history in the amusement park industry when it became the first park to feature 20 roller coasters, earning its reputation as the thrill ride capital of the world.”

•“Our family is planning a summer vacation to Magic Mountain because the kids are obsessed with roller coasters and want to experience the famous rides.”

•“Magic Mountain's X2 coaster is considered one of the most intense rides in the country, spinning riders head over heels while racing along the track.”

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Mar 31, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for March 31, 2026 was published by Ryan Patrick Smith and has 78 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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