The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from January 8, 2026 featured the clue "Altar alcove", and we've found 28 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to APSE as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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28 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
APSE
Altar alcove
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
99%
APSE
Altar alcove
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
NOOK
Cozy alcove
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
NOOK
Cozy alcove
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
IDONT
Shocking response at the altar
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
IDONT
Shocking response at the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
IDO
Words said at the altar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
IDO
Words said at the altar
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
JILT
Leave at the altar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
8%
JILT
Leave at the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
8%
WED
Join at the altar
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
WED
Join at the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
ARA
Celestial altar
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
ARA
Celestial altar
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
AISLE
Pathway to the altar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
8%
AISLE
Pathway to the altar
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
8%
IDOS
Vows at the altar
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
IDOS
Vows at the altar
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
WEDS
Commits to at the altar
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
8%
WEDS
Commits to at the altar
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
8%
JILTS
Leaves at the altar
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
8%
JILTS
Leaves at the altar
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
8%
ELOPE
Skip off to the altar
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
ELOPE
Skip off to the altar
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
WINGWEDDINGVOWS
*Speak extemporaneously at the altar? (Russo)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
8%
WINGWEDDINGVOWS
*Speak extemporaneously at the altar? (Russo)
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
8%
TAILOR
Alter for the altar, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2023
8%
TAILOR
Alter for the altar, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2023
8%
RECESSED
Set back, as an alcove
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
8%
RECESSED
Set back, as an alcove
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
8%
MAIDENNAME
What may be sacrificed at the altar?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2022
8%
MAIDENNAME
What may be sacrificed at the altar?
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2022
8%
ROOD
Cross above an altar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
8%
ROOD
Cross above an altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
8%
GROOMTOBE
Man at the altar
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2020
8%
GROOMTOBE
Man at the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2020
8%
SAIDIDO
Committed at the altar
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2020
8%
SAIDIDO
Committed at the altar
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2020
8%
DINETTE
Small eating alcove
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 24, 2020
8%
DINETTE
Small eating alcove
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 24, 2020
8%
PEWS
Seats facing the altar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2020
8%
PEWS
Seats facing the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2020
8%
JILTED
Left at the altar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2019
8%
JILTED
Left at the altar
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2019
8%
CHANCEL
Church part near the altar
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 28, 2019
8%
CHANCEL
Church part near the altar
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2019
1%
STRAIT
___ of Gibraltar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
1%
STRAIT
___ of Gibraltar
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
1%
TANGIERMOROCCO
Port on the Strait of Gibraltar
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
1%
TANGIERMOROCCO
Port on the Strait of Gibraltar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
APSES
Vaulted alcoves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2021
1%
APSES
Vaulted alcoves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2021
1%
ARBORS
Shady alcoves
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2020
1%
ARBORS
Shady alcoves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2020
1%
IBERIA
Gibraltar's peninsula
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2018
1%
IBERIA
Gibraltar's peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Altar alcove" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 28 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is APSE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Altar alcove"?
The best answer for "Altar alcove" is APSE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Altar alcove" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 8, 2026.