Crossword clue

“Spot for a catnap?”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
WINDOWSILL
Letters10
Starts withW
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 23, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spot for a catnap?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with W and ends with L, 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 “Spot for a catnap?” clue?+

The answer is WINDOWSILL (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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