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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Attics often have lots of them

Answer:

WEBS

Hint:

Think of what spiders leave behind in quiet, undisturbed corners—silky and sometimes dusty.

Explanation:

Attics are known for being dusty, undisturbed spaces where spiders love to build their homes. The clue plays on this common association—"lots of them" hints at the many spiderwebs you’d expect to find up there. "WEBS" is the straightforward answer, referring to the silky structures spiders weave, especially in rarely cleaned areas like attics. It’s a direct nod to a familiar household observation.

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