Ape whose name comes from Malay for 'man' Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORANG Ape whose name comes from Malay for 'man' (5) New York Times Sep 18, 2020
6% ANAT Subject whose name comes from the Greek for "cutting up": abbr. (4) The Atlantic Jul 26, 2026
6% ARGON Element whose name comes from the Greek for "inactive" (5) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
6% DRACO Constellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon" (5) New York Times Mini May 19, 2026
6% SARONGS Wrapped garments whose name comes from Malay (7)
6% SARONG Garment whose name comes from the Malay for 'sheath' (6) New York Times Feb 25, 2021
6% TIMOR Island whose name comes from the Malay for "east" (5)
6% LAR Malay ape (3)
5% CHIMP Anthropoid ape (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 4, 2026
5% ORANGUTAN Sumatran ape (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 3, 2026

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