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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Needs to be close . 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 DENSE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DENSE Needs to be close | (5) | ||
| 28% | AJAR Needing to be closed, perhaps | (4) | ||
| 20% | OCCLUDE Caught in cloudburst, needing key to close up (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 28, 2025 |
| 20% | TEMPTER Self-control needed to keep close to that charmer | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 5, 2023 |
| 3% | SATNEAR Was close to in class | (7) | Newsday | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 3% | TAILS Follows closely | (5) | USA Today | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | EYES Looks at closely | (4) | Newsday | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 3% | END Come to a close | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 3% | INSPECT Examine closely | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | WHEW "Close call!" | (4) | Premier Sunday | Oct 5, 2025 |
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