Arched recess Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 19, 2025 · 53-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 1994 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 19, 2025 · 53-Across · 4 letters
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a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
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