“Gets closer” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gets closer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 21, 2025, where it runs at 51 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 21, 2025 grid50ATheir are fore of them hear in this sentance14 ltrs›55A"Gotcha"4 ltrs›58ASlogan for the Pokémon franchise ... also appropriate for 16-, 21-, 38- and 50-Across?15 ltrs›66ALike the boonies5 ltrs›69APluckiness5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 21, 20251AK-pop supergroup3 ltrs›4AWhat an angry customer may leave5 ltrs›9AVast Mongolian desert4 ltrs›13AGoogle.com, e.g.3 ltrs›14ASound heard before "Bless you!"5 ltrs›15AOne producing cakes and cookies5 ltrs›16ASuccessful throws to the end zone15 ltrs›19AHeinie4 ltrs›
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