The Clue
Church features (5 letter answer)
The Answer
APSES
Tags
Notes
The answer APSES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
Related Clues
Chevets
Recesses
Altar sites
Alter recesses
Architectural recesses
Areas in basilicas
Areas of churches
Basilica parts
Basilica projections
Basilica recesses
Cathedral features
Choirs' neighbors
Church niches
Church nooks
Church parts
Church recesses
Church sections
Crucifix spots
Ends of churches
Parts of chapels
Places for altars
Polygonal projections
Semicircular recesses
Some recesses
Vaulted areas
Areas for some kneelers
Half-domed projections
Places for religious statues
Some places to pray
Vaulted areas of churches
Areas next to a great hall
Sites of some religious statues
Vaulted spaces near choirs
Areas usually decorated with stained glass
Notre Dame has several of these
Places for many stained-glass windows
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