This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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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