“Approaching” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••NEARTO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEARTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Approaching”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 63 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 22, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 22, 2026 grid61ASo-called "Hollywood of the South"7 ltrs›66ANoah's Ark21 ltrs›74ANonclerical3 ltrs›77AInterior style5 ltrs›85AGarden of Eden17 ltrs›92ACrew need3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 16, 2026NYT Crossword50 Across••••NIGHFeb 22, 2026NYT Crossword63 Down••••••NEARTOOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••NEARTO6 ltrs
••••NIGH4 ltrs
•••••••••••DRAWINGNEAR11 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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