Church spot where bats hang out NYT crossword clue

The answer to the clue “Church spot where bats hang out” is **BELFRY**.

A **belfry** is the part of a church tower where bells are housed, often high up and enclosed, making it a fitting (and somewhat spooky) place for bats to roost. The phrase also plays on the expression “bats in the belfry,” which humorously suggests eccentric or odd behavior — as if someone has literal bats flying around in their head. This clue cleverly blends architectural detail with wordplay and idiom.