The Clue
Acts like (4 letter answer)
The Answer
APES
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Notes
The answer APES is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
APE as a noun:
1. any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
2. (copycat, imitator, emulator, ape, aper) = someone who copies the words or behavior of another
3. (anthropoid, ape) = person who resembles a nonhuman primate
APE as a verb:
1. imitate uncritically and in every aspect; "Her little brother apes her behavior"
2. (caricature, ape) = represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing caricatured the President"