“Niche for a shrine” crossword clue
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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 “Niche for a shrine”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 23, 2026, where it runs at 3 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 23, 2026 grid1ABarely enough5 ltrs›14A"Don't be absurd!"10 ltrs›17AShe's out there!10 ltrs›19A"Black-ish" patriarch3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 23, 20266AWhat some may be dyeing to conceal?4 ltrs›10AEnvironmental concern4 ltrs›16A___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)4 ltrs›18AMany a choirgirl4 ltrs›20ADulcet5 ltrs›21AFiddle with feathers, say5 ltrs›22ABackstreet ___4 ltrs›23ALike kyawthuite, among gems6 ltrs›
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