Bonobo, for one

Editorially verified for the Oct 13, 2026

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A bonobo, an ape native to forests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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A bonobo is an ape, not a monkey, and bonobos are among humanity’s closest living relatives. They live naturally only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in forests south of the Congo River. Along with chimpanzees, they share a particularly close evolutionary relationship with humans; bonobo societies are also notable for strong social bonds among females.

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The answer to “Bonobo, for one” in the USA Today crossword is APE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 13, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 34-Across. 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.

“Bonobo, for one” answer

APE (3 letters)

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What does APE mean?

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(noun)

  • a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons
  • an unintelligent or clumsy person
  • an inferior imitator or mimic

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October 13, 2026 (most recent) → APE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Bonobo, for one”?

The answer is APE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bonobo, for one”?

3 letters: APE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 13, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 34-Across.

Can “Bonobo, for one” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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The full grid for October 13, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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