The Clue
Alcoves (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RECESSES
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Notes
The answer RECESSES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
RECESS as a noun:
1. (deferral, recess) = a state of abeyance or suspended business
2. (recess, recession, niche, corner) = a small concavity
3. (inlet, recess) = an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
4. (recess, niche) = an enclosure that is set back or indented
5. (respite, recess, break, time out) = a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
RECESS as a verb:
1. put into a recess; "recess lights"
2. make a recess in; "recess the piece of wood"
3. (adjourn, recess, break up) = close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned"