Basilica recess Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Basilica recess crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 23 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Basilica recess has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | APSE | Basilica recess | New York Times |
| 20% | APSES | Basilica recesses | LA Times |
Definition
| • | A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the east end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied by seats for the bishop and clergy. |
| • | The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches. |
| • | A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept. |
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- New York Times: May 23, 2023
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