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Enigmatic Elements of Architectural Lexicon
A crossword exploring cryptic and obscure architectural terms, unveiling mysteries within building design vocabulary.
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Across
- 1. Small spire often atop a tower or buttress
- 3. Central open roof space in a Roman house (cryptic variant)
- 4. Exterior angle or cornerstone of a building
- 6. Sculpted female figure serving as architectural support
- 9. Low protective wall along a roof edge or balcony
- 11. Grooved tablet in a Doric frieze
- 13. Bay window projecting from an upper floor
Down
- 2. Latin root for 'window' in architectural terminology
- 5. Ornamental bracket under a cornice
- 7. Portion of building projecting forward from the main block
- 8. High section of wall containing windows above eye level
- 10. Row of small columns topped by a rail
- 12. Step pyramid structure from ancient Mesopotamia
- 14. Cup-shaped architectural feature resembling a sacred vessel
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