“Close” crossword clue
Answer
E
N
D
•••END
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.END is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Close”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2025, where it runs at 57 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 23, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 23, 2025 grid56ASource of some public funding12 ltrs›64ALegal tender5 ltrs›67ATotally the wrong way … or what's found in 79-Across?12 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 19, 2025NYT Crossword41 Across••••••NEARBYFeb 23, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down•••ENDOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••END3 ltrs
••••••NEARBY6 ltrs
••••NEAR4 ltrs
••••••NARROW6 ltrs
••••SHUT4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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