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‘Window ledges’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Supporting structures.

Do you love sitting near the windows of your house and reading books? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue “Window ledges” asks you to name a crucial supporting structure for the windows.

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Having a tough time with the Sept. 22 NYT Mini Crossword? These hints and answers could be just what you need to solve your daily word. 

‘Window ledges’ NYT Sept. 22 Mini Crossword hints and answer

Picture showing the Window ledges clue in NYT Mini Crossword.
Crucial part of any window. Screenshot by Dot Esports
  • Hint 1: The answer refers to one of the architectural features of the window.
  • Hint 2: The five-letter word is commonly used in discussions about home design or renovation.
  • Hint 3: It starts with the letter “S.”
  • Hint 4: The solution is a feature that helps to keep the window in place and prevents drafts.

Let’s open the windows and reveal the answer. 

Did you see it coming? The answer to three down in the Sept. 22 New York Times Mini Crossword is “SILLS.” The sills are the horizontal surfaces at the bottom of a window frame. They serve as a support for the window and they can also provide a space for decorations or plants to make your windows look pretty.

DID YOU KNOW?

Window sills are often designed to be slightly sloped to allow rainwater to drain away from the window. The unique design helps prevent water from seeping into the building and protects against mold and rot, making them an essential feature for maintaining the integrity of the window and the building. 

‘Window ledges’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I haven’t done much of the architecture work in my house including any renovations so I had to work my way through the crossword to get the answer. However, if you’re someone who has an architecture background, the answer should be quite easy for you to guess. I’d give it a four out of five for difficulty.

NYT Mini Crossword (Sept. 22) answers

Across

  • 1A Opposite of acidic—BASIC
  • 6A Where the hamstring is—THIGH
  • 7A Pixar film whose opening 35 minutes feature nearly no dialogue—WALLE
  • 8A Glacial—SLOW
  • 9A “Yo ___” (Spanish for “I am”)—SOY

Down

  • 1D “Oh, I meant to tell you …,” in texts—BTW
  • 2D Light bulb moments—AHAS
  • 3D Window ledges—SILLS
  • 4D Shelter made of snow blocks—IGLOO
  • 5D Like bagels and gummy bears—CHEWY

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Do you cherish solving the NYT Mini word games? The LA Times and Washington Post crosswords offer a similar challenge. For something more fun, give Strands or Spelling Bee a go—they’re good alternatives for expanding your word knowledge.


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