| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BEMA | Area around the altar |
| CHANCEL | Space around the altar |
| APSE | Area beyond the altar |
| APSE | Area near the altar |
| APSE | Area near the high altar |
| DELTA | Area around the mouth |
| DETOUR | Route around the construction area |
| CRIMEA | Area around the Black Sea |
| AREOLE | Iridal area around the pupil. |
| BOSTONMETRO | Area around the Bay State's capital, informally |
| ASHY | Like the area around an erupting volcano |
| UCONNTERRITORY | Area around the college that won the 2004 NCAA basketball championship? |
