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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close by last seen in LA Times Daily 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) | LA Times Daily | Sep 30, 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% | OPEN Not closed | (4) | USA Today Quick | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 29% | A Not closed | (1) | USA Today Quick | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 29% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 2, 2026 |
| 29% | NEARS Closes in on | (5) | Universal | Sep 4, 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% | 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.