Anatomical appendage that only humans and gorillas have Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Anatomical appendage that only humans and gorillas have” from the New York Times crossword of January 25, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 25, 2026
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UVULA is the answer to “Anatomical appendage that only humans and gorillas have”. It means the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
The pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: VAUUL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Dangler often seen by a dentist”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Anatomical appendage that only humans and gorillas have”?
UVULA, 5 letters: the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate.
When was “Anatomical appendage that only humans and gorillas have” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 25, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.