The nearer one gets to it, the meaner it is (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLOSER The nearer one gets to it, the meaner it is (6) (6)
6% EARNER Paid worker minced nearer (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Aug 21, 2026
6% PANE One gets framed (4) Universal Jul 17, 2026
6% CLOSEIN Slowly get nearer to stuffy home (5,2) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 20, 2026
5% HAT One might get tipped (3) Wall Street Journal Aug 22, 2026
5% NEARS Gets closer from one arsenal (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Aug 22, 2026
5% ARRIVE Get there (6) Universal Aug 20, 2026
5% DUCK Get down - you can get down from one! (4) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 18, 2026
5% SPONGE One likely to get tipsy cake? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 12, 2026
5% AVOCADO One from Mexico getting stoned before dinner? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 12, 2026
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