This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
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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