This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ D
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APED 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.
APED has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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