Puzzle ZTCA

Can you find every occurrence of the word APPLES that appears in this grid (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally)?

The hint will reveal the number of times it occurs, but where are they?

Note: this puzzle isn't interactive, and the letters can't be selected.

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