Architectural Space Above An Arch Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPANDREL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPANDREL

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	34%	10		Architectural element above an arch
3	32%	9		Architectural elements that fill the space between a curved arch and its enclosing right angles

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We think the answer is "SPANDREL" which means:

noun

• An approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them

An example sentence would be:

• "The spandrels of the cathedral were beautifully decorated with intricate carvings."
• "The architect included large windows in the spandrels to allow for abundant natural light."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times27 Jul 2006	Across 41
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