Apple computers
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 24, 2026
Stuck on the clue Apple computers from the New York Times Mini for March 24, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Apple computers (4)
Answer
The answer to Apple computers is Macs (4 letters).
Why does Macs fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Apple computers' points to MACS, the common shorthand for Macintosh computers. Macs are personal computers designed and manufactured by Apple Inc., known for their distinctive operating system and sleek hardware design. The clue works because Mac is simply the abbreviated form of Macintosh, Apple's flagship computer line that has been in production since 1984. The plural 'computers' matches the plural answer MACS, making this a clean one-to-one correspondence between the clue phrase and the answer.
What does Apple computers mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Apple
proper noun
•technology company known for Mac computers, iPhones, and other consumer electronics
computers
noun
•electronic devices that process data and execute programs
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Apple computers has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Mar 24, 2026
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What does Macs mean?
noun
•A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
•By extension, any waterproof coat or raincoat.
Origin of the word Macs
•origin: Scottish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son of'
•period: Medieval period (10th-12th centuries)
The prefix became so prevalent in Scottish surnames that 'Mac' names were actually banned in the Scottish Lowlands for a period during the 18th century as part of efforts to suppress Highland culture after the Jacobite uprisings.
How to use Macs in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Macs.
•“The design studio exclusively uses Macs for all their graphic design and video editing work.”
•“I've always preferred Macs over PCs because of their intuitive interface and reliability.”
•“The new M2 chip makes these Macs significantly faster than the previous generation.”
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Frequently asked questions about Apple computers
- What is the answer to Apple computers?
- The answer is Macs (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 24, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Apple computers have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Macs.
- How many times has Apple computers appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 24, 2026.
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NYT Mini — Mar 24, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
1 Across
answer length
4 letters