Triumphal monument shape
Latest answer — October 11, 2026
125 Across
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An arch is the curved structure often used as the shape of a triumphal monument. Roman triumphal arches commemorated military victories and important rulers; their central passage let people move through the monument beneath its curve.
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Across
- 27Glow up?
- 91Handful
- 102Bouncing
- 110Rose bowl?
- 112Drubbing
- 118Take a risk
- 126Off-target
- 127Family girl
- 128Fleur-de-___
Down
- 10Make it?
- 20Rootless
- 55Sullen
- 109Splendid
- 114Young newts
The answer to “Triumphal monument shape” in the New York Times crossword is ARCH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 125-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Triumphal monument shape” answer
ARCH (4 letters)
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What does ARCH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ARCH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it
When else has “Triumphal monument shape” appeared?
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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → ARCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Triumphal monument shape”?
The answer is ARCH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Triumphal monument shape”?
4 letters: ARCH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 125-Across.
Can “Triumphal monument shape” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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