“Evolutionary "missing link"” crossword clue
Answer
A
P
E
M
A
N
••••••APEMAN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APEMAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Evolutionary "missing link"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 20, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 20, 2025 grid8DExpel with jeers11 ltrs›20DJanuary and November have the most federal ones8 ltrs›24DAdjusted the rankings of, as a tournament8 ltrs›33DWhat every "O" in this grid represents3 ltrs›35DThe Ramones' genre4 ltrs›43DActor Lamorne of Fox's "New Girl"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 20, 20251ATycoon5 ltrs›6A"Famously friendly" pooch, per the American Kennel Club3 ltrs›9AMystery author Josephine3 ltrs›12AMoody hip-hop subgenre6 ltrs›14AElectronic setting on a floor model8 ltrs›16ASwitch to a newsperson on the scene, say6 ltrs›17ACommon sushi go-with8 ltrs›18AHair goop3 ltrs›
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