diff --git a/doc/xnh-changelog-9.0.md b/doc/xnh-changelog-9.0.md
index eb35b11b6..5c8a4c421 100644
--- a/doc/xnh-changelog-9.0.md
+++ b/doc/xnh-changelog-9.0.md
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ changes:
   least 25%.
 - The potion of gain energy can be alchemized by combining the potions of full
   healing and gain ability.
+- Sitting down can partly wipe engravings on your space.
 
 ### Interface changes
 
diff --git a/src/sit.c b/src/sit.c
index fa2ee7b3b..784ac0753 100644
--- a/src/sit.c
+++ b/src/sit.c
@@ -273,6 +273,7 @@ dosit(void)
         goto in_water;
     }
 
+    u_wipe_engr(rnd(5));
     if (OBJ_AT(u.ux, u.uy)
         /* ensure we're not standing on the precipice */
         && !(uteetering_at_seen_pit(trap) || uescaped_shaft(trap))) {