| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Raise flag to idol? Not quite there! | The Telegraph Toughie | 30 Mar 2023 |
| 'Close, but ___' | USA Today | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Close companion? | Jonesin | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Reward for being close? | Wall Street Journal | 06 Jul 2019 |
| Consequence of only getting close? | LA Times Daily | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Consequence of only getting close? | The Washington Post | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Reward for being close? | ||
| Consequence of only getting close? |