This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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APE as a word: A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail; Any such primate other than a human.
APE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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