Stuck on the Inuit homes crossword clue from NYT Crossword published on April 16 2018? We’re here to help you solve it.
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The Verified Answer for Inuit homes is:
- IGLOOS
Useful hints for “Inuit homes” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clue Explanation
▼This sort of clue, “Inuit homes,” is designed to intimidate. Unless you feel certain of what an “Inuit” is, how can you know its domestic habits? Well, in order to be an entry, the home must be something distinctive — it wouldn’t just be a split-level ranch or a condo. If Inuit and Aleut ring a bell, they’re up in the Arctic Circle where IGLOOS get built. Historically, igloos existed in areas where permafrost meant there were no other building materials, like wood, accessible stones or sod blocks. And a house made of ice and snow would last for more than one season, if not years. Now that permafrost is receding, igloos could be going extinct.