This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ E
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APSE as a word: (architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar; The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches.
APSE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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