This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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