*Primate with perfect pitch?

Answer:

ONKEYKONG

Hint:

This classic arcade character swings through barrels and climbs ladders, but his name might sound like a musically gifted ape.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the phrase "perfect pitch," which usually means flawless musical tone but here hints at a primate—an ape. "Monkey" fits as a primate, and "Kong" refers to King Kong, the giant ape from pop culture. The answer combines "monkey" with "Kong" but intentionally misspells it as "ONKEYKONG" for a quirky, punny twist.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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