This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (18 Across). 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: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
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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