“Recess” crossword clue
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••••••ALCOVE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALCOVE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Recess”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 26, 2025, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 26, 2025 grid7DBaby fish with pink, coho and sockeye varieties6 ltrs›8DPotato, in Indian cuisine4 ltrs›9DBoat with broad, square ends4 ltrs›10DSees / Espies9 ltrs›11DTakes a role too far9 ltrs›12DGovernor Lamont of Connecticut3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ALCOVE6 ltrs
•••••NICHE5 ltrs
••••APSE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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