Close game -- is one on late? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close game -- is one on late? last seen in Telegraph Toughie 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NIGHTIE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NIGHTIE Close game -- is one on late? (7) The Telegraph Toughie May 18, 2021
8% TOO "It's ___ late!" (3)
7% NEAR Close by (4)
7% PATIENCE Card game for one player (8) The Times Concise Nov 22, 2025
7% SHUT Closed (4) Commuter Nov 21, 2025
7% DELAYED Caused to be late (7) Commuter Nov 20, 2025
7% TAILED Followed closely (6) Commuter Nov 19, 2025
7% DISCLOSES One close to spies in Washington misses leaks (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 18, 2025
7% DISC One of eight in a shuffleboard game (4) Universal Nov 16, 2025
7% LLC Close of business? (3) New York Times Nov 15, 2025

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