Eponym of the 45th state (3 letters)

{ Answer }

UTE

{ Related Clues }

Shoshone
Shoshonean
American Indian
Colorado native
Indian of Colo.
N.A. Indian
Navajo foe
Peak in Colo.
___ Peak, Colo.
Tribal language
Western Indian
All-purpose trk.
Beehive State native
Comanche enemy, once
Sacramental peyote user
Sport ___ (90's vehicle)
Tribe related to the Hopi
Versatile vehicle, for short
Versatile wheels, for short
Mountain West conference player
___ Pass, near Pikes Peak
Tribe with a state named after it

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer UTE is very common and appears about once every 46.0 puzzles.

{ Definition }

UTE as a noun:

1. a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico

2. the Shoshonean language spoken by the Utes