Church area next to the chancel Crossword Clue

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Church area next to the chancel Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHANCEL (noun)
1. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
CHURCH (noun)
1. a service conducted in a house of worship
2. a place for public (especially Christian) worship
CHURCH (verb)
1. perform a special church rite or service for

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
APES

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