“Apex” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••CLIMAX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLIMAX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Apex”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 21, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 21, 2026.
Crossing entries
Apr 21, 2026 grid43AStarbucks alternatives from the Golden Arches7 ltrs›49A1972 country hit for Tanya Tucker9 ltrs›52ABallet bend4 ltrs›56A"But Daddy I Love ___" (Taylor Swift song)3 ltrs›62A"Blueprint" for life3 ltrs›65A"On the Basis of ___" (Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic)3 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 12, 2026NYT Crossword61 Across••••ACMEMay 5, 2026NYT Crossword51 Down••••ACMEApr 21, 2026NYT Crossword45 Down••••••CLIMAXOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••CLIMAX6 ltrs
••••ACME4 ltrs
•••TOP3 ltrs
••••••••PINNACLE8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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