Crossword clue

“Place with a chapel and mess hall”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
BIBLECAMP
Letters9
Starts withB
Ends withP
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Place with a chapel and mess hall” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Place with a chapel and mess hall” clue?+

The answer is BIBLECAMP (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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