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“Gorillas and chimps”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gorillas and chimps”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A P E S

The answer to “Gorillas and chimps” is APES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Gorillas and chimps” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is APES — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Gorillas and chimps”

What is the answer to “Gorillas and chimps” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gorillas and chimps”?

The answer APES contains 4 letters.

Was “Gorillas and chimps” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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