An ape, in short (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue An ape, in short (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CHIMP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHIMP An ape, in short (5) (5)
94% ORANG Ape, for short (5)
82% ORANGS Swinging apes, for short (6) USA Today Dec 8, 2018
82% KONG Movie ape, for short (4) USA Today Aug 21, 2016
10% IMITATE Ape (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 13, 2025
9% EPS Short albums, for short (3) USA Today Feb 25, 2026
9% LIL Short, for short (3) Universal Feb 21, 2026
9% TEAPOT Baby ape running inside vessel (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Feb 14, 2026
9% PROXIMATE Nearest source of beef welcomed by ape? (9) The Times Cryptic Feb 13, 2026
9% ALLIGATORPEAR Gorilla ape rat (anag) - avocado (9,4) (13) The Guardian Quick Feb 13, 2026
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