This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (10 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, August 21, 2026, 10 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
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ACME as a word: A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period; A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
ACME has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 5, 2026.
NYT Crossword, April 3, 2026, 56 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ X
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APEX as a word: The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point; (geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
APEX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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