“Creatures that take over Earth in a 1968 film” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Creatures that take over Earth in a 1968 film”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 7, 2025, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.