The New York Times Crossword · 1-Across · 4 letters
Apex The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 24, 2026
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Look for a four-letter word meaning the highest point, also familiar as a cartoon company name.
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Why it fits
ACME fits because the four-letter noun is a direct synonym for an apex or highest point, independent of its familiar use as a fictional brand name.
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The single noun offers a concise direct definition and requires a noun answer of the same sense.
Answer meaning
Acme means the highest point, peak, or most developed stage of something.
Where this clue appeared
1-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 24, 2026.
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