Crossword clue

“Aid in keeping rain away from walls”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EAVES
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 7, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Aid in keeping rain away from walls” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Aid in keeping rain away from walls” clue?+

The answer is EAVES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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