Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
"Close, but no cigar!" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Close, but no cigar" last seen in Universal 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NOTQUITE.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For "Close, but no cigar":
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
6 Potential Answers:
34 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79% | MISS "Close, but no cigar" event | (4) | ||
| 70% | NEARMISS This might elicit "close but no cigar" | (8) | ||
| 70% | SEVENSEVENLEMON Second spin: close, but no cigar | (15) | ||
| 9% | ASH Cigar residue | (3) | New York Times | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 9% | STOGIE Cheap cigar | (6) | New York Times | Apr 5, 2026 |
| 8% | CIGAR Close but no ____ | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 8% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | Universal | Apr 5, 2026 |
| 8% | SHUT Closed (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Apr 4, 2026 |
| 8% | NIGH Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 8% | WEDTO Closely affiliated with | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 28, 2026 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Universal puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for "Close, but no cigar". The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is NOTQUITE.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for "Close, but no cigar".