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Recordings — save time making copies (4)

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apes

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'copies' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')

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(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Peas (anag)" , "Parrots" , "Zoo animals" , "Species of primate" , "Imitates in every aspect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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