Apogee
Latest answer — August 21, 2026
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Clue explained
The ACME is the highest point or ultimate degree of something, making it an apogee. The word often describes the peak of achievement or development.
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This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Apogee” in the New York Times crossword is ACME — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 10-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include APEX. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Apogee” answer
ACME (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as APEX
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What does ACME mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ACME is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed
Other answers for “Apogee”
New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ACME, it has also been APEX. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- August 21, 2026 (most recent) → ACME
- April 3, 2026 → APEX
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Apogee”?
The answer is ACME, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026. Other answers for this clue include APEX.
How many letters is the answer to “Apogee”?
4 letters: ACME. Earlier fills for this clue have also been APEX (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 10-Down. Earlier appearances: April 3, 2026 → APEX.
Can “Apogee” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides ACME, New York Times has also used APEX for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 21, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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