Crossword clue

“Creatures that take over Earth in a 1968 film”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

APES

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Creatures that take over Earth in a 1968 film” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2025 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Creatures that take over Earth in a 1968 film” clue?+

The answer is APES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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