Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Closes in on"? This clue appeared in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on October 22, 2023. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 19 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is NEARS (5 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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19 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NEARS
Closes in on
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
99%
NEARS
Closes in on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
50%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
50%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
50%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
50%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
50%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
50%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
50%
CODAS
Musical closes
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
50%
CODAS
Musical closes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
50%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
50%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
50%
OUTLATE
Partying until the club closes, maybe
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
50%
OUTLATE
Partying until the club closes, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
50%
SEALSUP
Securely closes
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2021
50%
SEALSUP
Securely closes
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
50%
RESEALS
Tightly closes again
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2020
50%
RESEALS
Tightly closes again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2020
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
LETSON
Discloses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
1%
LETSON
Discloses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
BFF
Letters for your closest pal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2024
1%
BFF
Letters for your closest pal
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
REVEALS
Discloses
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2022
1%
REVEALS
Discloses
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2022
1%
ALASKA
U.S. state closest to Russia
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2020
1%
ALASKA
U.S. state closest to Russia
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2020
1%
INNER
___ circle (closest advisers)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2020
1%
INNER
___ circle (closest advisers)
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2020
1%
APES
Our closest relatives at the zoo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2020
1%
APES
Our closest relatives at the zoo
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2020
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on October 22, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Closes in on" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 19 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEARS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Closes in on"?
The best answer for "Closes in on" is NEARS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Closes in on" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on October 22, 2023.