Primate such as Cranky Kong (3)

I believe the answer is:

ape

(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "Simian - copy" , "Closely follow" , "Imitate, clumsy person (colloq.)" , "gorilla" , "intelligent creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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