This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (12 Down), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (22 Down), the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, September 9, 2026, 12 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ P
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About the answer
APOP as a word: (informal) The Norwegian musical group Apoptygma Berzerk.
APOP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 24, 2026, 22 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ P
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NYT Crossword, December 12, 2025, 27 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ P
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