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The Clue
Apse setting (8 letter answer)
The Answer
BASILICA
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Notes
The answer BASILICA is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
BASILICA as a noun:
1. an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges; "the church was raised to the rank of basilica"
2. (basilica, Roman basilica) = a Roman building used for public administration