This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SPIRE as a word: (architecture) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof; The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit.
SPIRE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 28, 2026.
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