This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ E
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APSE as a word: (architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar; The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches.
APSE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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