“Scruff of the neck” crossword clue
Answer
A
P
E
•••APE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scruff of the neck”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 23, 2026, where it runs at 10 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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