“Weapon used by some chimpanzees” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Weapon used by some chimpanzees”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 13, 2026, where it runs at 121 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.