Not quite a direct hit Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Not quite a direct hit . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEARMISS.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Not quite a direct hit:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEARMISS Not quite a direct hit (8)
3% EAST Direction of sunrise (4) Commuter May 8, 2026
3% BASHES Hits (6) The Telegraph Quick May 4, 2026
3% STEP A __ in the right direction (4) Newsday May 4, 2026
3% REDDISH Quite ruddy (7) The Telegraph Quick May 3, 2026
3% ARROW Directional symbol (5) Commuter May 2, 2026
3% ENE Compass direction (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 30, 2026
3% AIMED Directed (5) The Telegraph Quick Apr 29, 2026
3% SWAT Hit (4) USA Today Apr 29, 2026
3% MANO ____ a ____, in direct competition (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 29, 2026
Not quite a direct hit Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Not quite a direct hit. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is NEARMISS.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Not quite a direct hit.