Crossword clue

“Building that shouldn't have running water”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ICEPALACE
Letters9
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels5

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The clue “Building that shouldn't have running water” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Building that shouldn't have running water” clue?+

The answer is ICEPALACE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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