First chimpanzee to orbit Earth NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 14 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "First chimpanzee to orbit Earth" is ENOS.
The clue refers to Enos, the chimpanzee who became the first of his species to orbit Earth as part of NASA's Project Mercury in 1961. This historical event is well-documented and associated with early space exploration.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025.
Enos was a chimpanzee trained by NASA and became the first chimp to orbit the Earth in 1961.
Grandson of Adam and Eve, Genesis grandchild, Son of Seth, Biblical figure said to have fathered Kenan at age 90, Book of Mormon figure
The answer to “First chimpanzee to orbit Earth” in the New York Times puzzle December 14 2025 is ENOS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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