Building that shouldn’t have running water NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 9-letter answer for "Building that shouldn't have running water" is ICEPALACE.
The clue plays on the word 'running,' which usually refers to water flowing through pipes, but in the context of an 'ICEPALACE,' running water would cause it to melt. An ice palace is a structure made entirely of ice, so having running water would be detrimental to its stability.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 03, 2026.
An ice palace is a large, often ornate structure made entirely out of ice.
Massive hockey arena in St. Petersburg, Russia
The answer to “Building that shouldn’t have running water” in the New York Times puzzle January 3 2026 is ICEPALACE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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