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“"No closer!"” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 20264 Down8 letters
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••••••••STAYBACK
8 letters · 4 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STAYBACK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"No closer!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 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 May 16, 2026.

Crossing entries

May 16, 2026 grid
1AModern "go-to's"4 ltrs›14ACapote or chesterfield4 ltrs›17ARoman goddess who drives a two-horse chariot4 ltrs›19AName shared by the singer of the #1 hit "Rock Me Gently" (1974) and the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate (2024)7 ltrs›22AMatches with forensics14 ltrs›24AOccasions to relax and recharge6 ltrs›26AGasoline brand that offered the Torch Club credit card5 ltrs›31ACapital of Greenland4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword4 Down••••••••STAYBACKMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword4 Down••••••••STAYBACK

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