“Carnival-themed Vegas hotel” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Carnival-themed Vegas hotel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 94 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.