“___ and dear” crossword clue
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••••NEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ and dear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 14, 2026, where it runs at 12 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 14, 2026 grid1DCampsite crasher in the Rockies4 ltrs›2DGradually blends with9 ltrs›3DChilled coffee drink6 ltrs›12DJimmy Fallon's network3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 14, 20261AClosest bud3 ltrs›4APut-up job4 ltrs›8ADestination for some sci-fi travelers4 ltrs›13AMagician's "Look at what I just did!"4 ltrs›14ASupportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights4 ltrs›15ACorrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor9 ltrs›17AMerest little chirp4 ltrs›18AFolded French pancake5 ltrs›
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