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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close by last seen in Commuter puzzle. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEAR.
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19 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEAR Close by | (4) | Commuter | Jul 25, 2026 |
| NEARTO Close by | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | May 1, 2026 |
| NIGH Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 3, 2026 |
| NEARHERE Close by | (8) | Wall Street Journal | May 17, 2025 |
| ATHAND Close by | (6) | New York Times | Apr 22, 2024 |
| INTHEAREA Close by | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 4, 2023 |
| HANDY Close by | (5) | ||
| SROS Close by | (4) | New York Times | Jul 18, 2018 |
| INARMSREACH Close by | (11) | ||
| NOTFAR Close by | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 1, 2017 |
22 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | AJAR Close to closed | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 29% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 29% | NEARING Closing in on | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 29% | END Close | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 29% | NEARBY Close | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 29% | HEMS Closes (in) | (4) | New York Times | Jun 26, 2026 |
| 29% | BESET Close in on | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 29% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 29% | ENDS Closes | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 13, 2026 |
| 29% | SHUT Close; closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
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"Close by" is a clue that hints at the answer "NEAR." In crossword puzzles, clues often use synonyms or related words to lead you to the correct answer. "NEAR" means in close proximity, making it a fitting response to the clue.