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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close call, maybe featured in Atlantic puzzle on May 16, 2026. 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 SCARE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCARE Close call, maybe (5) The Atlantic May 16, 2026
98% SAFE Close call, maybe (4)
90% SCARES Close calls, maybe (6)
10% PHEW "Close call!" (4) Premier Sunday Apr 12, 2026
10% THATSAWRAP Close call? (10) The Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
9% DHEADT Race that's too close to call (6) New York Times Apr 19, 2026
9% WHEW Close-call cry (4) Premier Sunday Apr 5, 2026
8% NEAR Close (4) Eugene Sheffer May 18, 2026
8% RAE Carly ___ Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe" singer (3)
8% SHUT Close (4) Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

Clues for The Atlantic Puzzle on May 16, 2026

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