Flips one's lid Crossword Clue

Today's (17 June 2021) crossword provided to us by Universal and the clue is "Flips one's lid".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Flips one's lid" leads to the answer "GOESAPE." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. GOES: The word "GOES" can mean to move or travel from one place to another, often implying a change in state or position. In the context of "flips one's lid," this word could suggest a sudden or dramatic change or action.
2. APE: An "APE" is a type of primate known for its intelligence and mimicry of human actions. In the context of the clue, "flips one's lid," the word "APE" could be interpreted as imitating or copying the behavior of someone else, as in mimicking or replicating a reaction.

Therefore, the combined answer "GOESAPE" can be understood as someone or something that undergoes a dramatic change or action, perhaps mimicking or imitating another individual's behavior impulsively.

 The Crossword clue "Flips one's lid" published 11 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	17 June 2021	GOESAPE
New York Times	28 December 2017	HASACOW
USA Today	6 November 2015	DOFFS
L.A. Times Daily	2 March 2008	UNHATS