Apex NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Apex” crossword clue is ACME (4 letters); other puzzles used TOP and CLIMAX. We have seen this clue 8 times in USA Today and New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on August 24, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
1A2C3M4E
ACME: the highest point.
Best answers for “Apex”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACME | 4 | Apex |
| 2 | TOP | 3 | Apex |
| 3 | CLIMAX | 6 | Apex |
| 4 | ORCAS | 5 | Marine apex predators similar clue |
| 5 | ORCA | 4 | Oceanic apex predator similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Today | September 29, 2026 | TOP | 55 Across |
| New York Times | August 24, 2026 | ACME | 1 Across |
| New York Times | July 12, 2026 | ACME | 61 Across |
| USA Today | July 9, 2026 | TOP | 32 Down |
| New York Times | May 5, 2026 | ACME | 51 Down |
| New York Times | April 21, 2026 | CLIMAX | 45 Down |
| Universal | March 12, 2026 | PEAK | 47 Across |
| Universal | February 4, 2026 | VERYTOP | 52 Across |
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Questions about the Apex Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Apex crossword clue?
ACME is the 4-letter answer to the “Apex” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Apex crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 24, 2026. We have seen it 8 times.
What are other possible answers to the Apex crossword clue?
Other puzzles used TOP and CLIMAX for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ORCAS (“Marine apex predators”), ORCA (“Oceanic apex predator”).