Heading off one that was close relative Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEPHEW Heading off one that was close relative (6) The Times Sunday Cryptic Jun 30, 2024
3% WASA "That ___ close one!": 2 wds. (4)
3% WENT Headed (4) New York Times Oct 31, 2026
3% NIECE Pleasant hugging mate's close relative (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 27, 2026
3% KIN Relatives (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2026
3% NEAR Close by (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 26, 2026
3% CAP One may be twist-off (3) New York Times Oct 26, 2026
3% BEER One that might have a large head? (4) The Atlantic Oct 24, 2026
3% SISTER Close female friend … in relative terms (6) New York Times Oct 18, 2026
3% ASS Buffoon takes head off fish (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 18, 2026

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