Mimic — APE — New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026

Why does Ape fit this clue?

This is a direct definition clue where 'Mimic' points straight to APE. As a verb, to ape means to imitate or copy someone's behavior, often in a clumsy or exaggerated way. The connection comes from the long-held belief that apes and monkeys are natural mimics, copying human gestures and actions. That reputation gave the word its second life as a verb meaning to imitate, making APE a clean, three-letter fit for any clue asking for a synonym of mimic or copycat.

This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles

The clue Mimic has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Jan 11, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for January 11, 2026 titled “It's All Greek” was published by Dylan Schiff and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to Mimic?

The answer is Ape (3 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to Mimic have?

The answer has 3 letters: Ape.

How many times has Mimic appeared as a crossword clue?

This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

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