“Cathedral recess” crossword clue
Answer
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••••APSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cathedral recess”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid3DHeineken subsidiary whose name means "small bodies of water"9 ltrs›27DAttire for a fraternity party, maybe4 ltrs›28DInstrument originating in ancient Sumer4 ltrs›40DBeloved4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 8, 20261A___ canto3 ltrs›4ALessons that might be spelled out for you?4 ltrs›8APhotographer Diane5 ltrs›13AWide-open Q&A3 ltrs›14ACoffee option4 ltrs›15ASnatching sound, in the comics5 ltrs›16ANonverbal "well done"8 ltrs›18AWell-known scheme designer5 ltrs›
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