This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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