Comes close to having pointed ears (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEARS Comes close to having pointed ears (5) (5)
9% END Come to a close (3) New York Times Midi Apr 9, 2026
7% LOP ___-eared (3) New York Times Apr 11, 2026
7% EPEES They have sticking points in competition (5) New York Times Apr 11, 2026
7% STOPS Comes to a halt; bus calling points (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 8, 2026
7% ONS Clip-___ (earrings for unpierced ears) (3)
7% OTIC Of the ear (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 11, 2026
7% BEAM Grin from ear to ear (4) New York Times Midi Mar 11, 2026
7% CORN Ears (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 8, 2026
7% CORNEA Clear skin that's surprising close to your ears (6) The Times Cryptic Feb 27, 2026
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