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"Close, but no __" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Close, but no ____" last seen in Telegraph Plusword 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CIGAR.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CIGAR "Close, but no ____" | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | May 27, 2026 |
| 95% | SHUT Close; closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 95% | AJAR Close to closed | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 8, 2024 |
| 95% | PLATONIC Close ... but not THAT close | (8) | New York Times | Jul 6, 2019 |
| 94% | NEAR Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 94% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 94% | ENDS Closes | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 13, 2026 |
| 94% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | Commuter | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 94% | NEARTO Close by | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | May 1, 2026 |
| 93% | FAR Not close by | (3) | Commuter | Apr 25, 2026 |
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