Arched recess (4 letters)

{ Answer }

APSE

{ Related Clues }

Chevet
Recess
Altar area
Basilica recess
Basilica section
Cathedral area
Cathedral projection
Church alcove
Church feature
Church nook
Church part
Church section
Semicircular room
Vaulted recess
Place for some icons
Recess at St. Peter's
Semicircular building extension
Vaulted area, perhaps
Westminster Abbey area

{ Tags }

altar, apse, area, basilica, cathedral, chevet, church, dame, end, feature, niche, nook, notre, part, place, projection, recess, section, semicircular, st, vaulted

{ Notes }

The answer APSE is very common and appears about once every 38.6 puzzles.

{ Definition }

APSE as a noun:

1. (apse, apsis) = a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar