Waterproof window sealant

Latest answer — October 06, 2025

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This clue's Monday, October 06, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia
  2. 5Renewable energy option
  3. 6Make a case (for)
  4. 7Edible part of rhubarb
  5. 8Look for hiders

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  1. 1Actor Will of "The Four Seasons" and "MacGruber"
  2. 2Scummy stuff
  3. 3Waterproof window sealant
  4. 4Arduous journey
  5. 5"Don't ___ me!" ("Watch your attitude!")

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  1. 1. Word announced before sharing a bit of trivia — Answer: FACT
  2. 5. Renewable energy option — Answer: SOLAR. Hint: Think about harnessing the power of the sun for green energy! ☀️
  3. 6. Make a case (for) — Answer: ARGUE
  4. 7. Edible part of rhubarb — Answer: STALK
  5. 8. Look for hiders — Answer: SEEK

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  1. 1. Actor Will of "The Four Seasons" and "MacGruber" — Answer: FORTE
  2. 2. Scummy stuff — Answer: ALGAE
  3. 3. Waterproof window sealant — Answer: CAULK
  4. 4. Arduous journey — Answer: TREK
  5. 5. "Don't ___ me!" ("Watch your attitude!") — Answer: SASS

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The answer to “Waterproof window sealant” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CAULK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2025 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Waterproof window sealant” answer

CAULK (5 letters)

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Why the answer is CAULK

CAULK is the 5-letter solution that fits "Waterproof window sealant" in the NYT Mini crossword on October 6, 2025 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Waterproof window sealant” appeared?

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October 6, 2025 (most recent) → CAULK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Waterproof window sealant”?

The answer is CAULK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Waterproof window sealant”?

5 letters: CAULK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 6, 2025, at 3-Down.

Can “Waterproof window sealant” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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