This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ H
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ARCH as a word: (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch; An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
ARCH has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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