Settings for squirrels, at times (5)

I believe the answer is:

eaves

(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Anything projecting" , "parts of housetops" , "Roof's overhang" , "Section of roof" , "Roof projection" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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