What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Roof projection" from February 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Roof projection”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EAVE

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 25, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Roof projection” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Roof projection” clue?+

The answer is EAVE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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