Crossword clue
“What might prompt someone to close a window”
This clue appeared as 61-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
UPDATELetters6
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What might prompt someone to close a window” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2025 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with U 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 “What might prompt someone to close a window” clue?+
The answer is UPDATE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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