This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ S
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APES 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.
APES has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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