Where a swain wanted to be... to get a close shave! (4,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEARMISS Where a swain wanted to be... to get a close shave! (4,4) (8)
5% SNOWCONE Shaved 25-Down treat (8) Universal Jan 6, 2026
5% HAIRY In need of a shave (5) New York Times Mini Jan 5, 2026
5% NEAR Close by (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 5, 2026
5% END Close (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
5% SHUTS Closes (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
5% FLAKE Shaving stick on middle of shelf (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 27, 2025
5% DESIRED Wanted (7) Commuter Dec 20, 2025
5% BALDERDASH Folly, given comparatively close shave before race? (10) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 18, 2025
5% FAR Not close by (3) Commuter Dec 16, 2025
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