“Church area next to the chancel” crossword clue

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 “Church area next to the chancel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 6, 2025, where it runs at 54 Down 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.