14 Across

NYT Daily ? September 15, 2025

Home for a Neanderthal

Answer:

CAVE

Hint:

Think of a natural shelter formed by rock, often found in prehistoric times and used by early humans for protection. It might also be associated with ancient wall paintings.

Explanation:

A Neanderthal is an early human species known for living in prehistoric times, and their most common shelter was a natural rock formation. The word "home" hints at a dwelling, and "cave" fits perfectly as the simple, straightforward answer. There’s no wordplay here—just a direct reference to where Neanderthals were believed to live.

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