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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close ones, informally last seen in New York Times 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SIBS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIBS Close ones, informally (4) New York Times Aug 14, 2021
11% PHEW "That was a close one!" (4) USA Today Feb 16, 2026
11% CRONY That's a close one! (5) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
10% DEARS Close ones (5) Newsday Dec 13, 2025
9% SHUTS Closes (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 16, 2026
9% DIVISIONTWO Informal name for one of the EFL leagues (11) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 15, 2026
9% RADIODJ One playing 45s, informally (7) New York Times Mar 10, 2026
9% AFAR Not close (4) New York Times Mar 10, 2026
9% OPEN Not closed (4) Commuter Mar 9, 2026
9% CROSSEXAMINE Closely question (12) The Times Sunday Concise Mar 8, 2026

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