Church recesses Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 24, 2020 · 12-Down
Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between December 1995 and February 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 24, 2020 · 12-Down · 5 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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