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"Close, ___ no cigar" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Close __ no cigar" last seen in Commuter puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BUT.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BUT "Close __ no cigar" | (3) | Commuter | Dec 17, 2024 |
| 12% | NEARMISS "Close but no cigar" attempt | (8) | The Atlantic | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 12% | NOTQUITE "Close, but no cigar" | (8) | Universal | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 9% | ASH Cigar residue | (3) | ||
| 9% | AMO Te-___ cigars | (3) | ||
| 9% | ETTE Cigar end? | (4) | Premier Sunday | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 9% | STOGIE Cheap cigar | (6) | New York Times | Apr 5, 2026 |
| 8% | CHEROOT Thin cigar (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 8% | SLAM Close loudly | (4) | Commuter | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 8% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | Commuter | Jun 6, 2026 |
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