Stuck on "Comes close" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on September 18, 2025 and we've identified 169 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. NEARS (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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169 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NEARS
Comes close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
99%
NEARS
Comes close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
8%
ENDS
Brings to a close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ENDS
Brings to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
NEAR
Get close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
NEAR
Get close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
AFAR
Not at all close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
8%
AFAR
Not at all close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
8%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
8%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
DOS
What comes after uno
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
DOS
What comes after uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
FAR
Not close by
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
FAR
Not close by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
COLORBYNUMBER
Art activity that comes with a key
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
COLORBYNUMBER
Art activity that comes with a key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
TAMIL
Language from which "curry" comes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
TAMIL
Language from which "curry" comes
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
8%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
8%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
SUSHI
It comes in rolls
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
SUSHI
It comes in rolls
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
8%
HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
8%
END
Come to a close
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
END
Come to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
UHOH
"Here comes trouble!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
UHOH
"Here comes trouble!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
BALSA
Wood whose name comes from the Spanish for "raft"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
BALSA
Wood whose name comes from the Spanish for "raft"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
Disparity feminism aims to close, as illustrated throughout this puzzle?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
Disparity feminism aims to close, as illustrated throughout this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
ENDED
Came to a close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
ENDED
Came to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
SYLVIARIVERA
Gay liberation activist who was close with Marsha P. Johnson
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
SYLVIARIVERA
Gay liberation activist who was close with Marsha P. Johnson
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
LOAN
It comes with interest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
LOAN
It comes with interest
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
ELAL
Airline whose name comes from the Book of Hosea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
ELAL
Airline whose name comes from the Book of Hosea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
WHEW
"That was close!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
WHEW
"That was close!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
DREWNEAR
Came close
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
DREWNEAR
Came close
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
SRI
Honorific that comes from Sanskrit
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
SRI
Honorific that comes from Sanskrit
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
COZYUP
Get close
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
8%
COZYUP
Get close
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
8%
SUMMER
It comes before the fall
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
SUMMER
It comes before the fall
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
BIRTH
When a bun comes out of the oven, so to speak
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
BIRTH
When a bun comes out of the oven, so to speak
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
AIRIER
Not as close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
AIRIER
Not as close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
CROWDTHEPLATE
Hit close to home?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
8%
CROWDTHEPLATE
Hit close to home?
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
8%
ALLEN
__ wrench: tool that comes with flatpack furniture
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
8%
ALLEN
__ wrench: tool that comes with flatpack furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
8%
SHEAR
Cut close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
8%
SHEAR
Cut close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
8%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
8%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
8%
BFFS
Really close buds
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
8%
BFFS
Really close buds
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
8%
SUN
Orb that Icarus flew too close to
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
SUN
Orb that Icarus flew too close to
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
TOO
___ close for comfort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
8%
TOO
___ close for comfort
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
8%
WASA
“That — close one!”
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
8%
WASA
“That — close one!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
8%
CELESTA
Instrument whose name comes from the Latin for "heavenly"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
8%
CELESTA
Instrument whose name comes from the Latin for "heavenly"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
8%
III
It comes before IV
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
III
It comes before IV
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
FAD
Trend that comes and goes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
8%
FAD
Trend that comes and goes
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
NAILBITER
Stressfully close game
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
8%
NAILBITER
Stressfully close game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
8%
NESTLE
Lie comfily close
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
NESTLE
Lie comfily close
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
FOCUSINON
Pay close attention to
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
FOCUSINON
Pay close attention to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
APSE
Architectural area whose name comes from the Greek for "vault"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
8%
APSE
Architectural area whose name comes from the Greek for "vault"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
8%
YET
"So close, __ so far"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
8%
YET
"So close, __ so far"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
8%
ESPANOL
Language close to portugués
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
ESPANOL
Language close to portugués
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
BAO
Pixar short featuring a dumpling that comes to life
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
BAO
Pixar short featuring a dumpling that comes to life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
WAYOFF
Not even close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
WAYOFF
Not even close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
EIRE
Country whose name comes from a Gaelic goddess
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2024
8%
EIRE
Country whose name comes from a Gaelic goddess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
8%
GAZETTE
Publication whose name comes from an old Venetian coin
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
8%
GAZETTE
Publication whose name comes from an old Venetian coin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
8%
SAHARA
Desert whose name comes from the Arabic word for "desert"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
SAHARA
Desert whose name comes from the Arabic word for "desert"
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
MIT
Sch. close to Harvard
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
MIT
Sch. close to Harvard
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
TUES
It comes after Mon.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
TUES
It comes after Mon.
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
TEALBLUE
Color close to aqua
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
TEALBLUE
Color close to aqua
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
LUGE
Olympic event whose name comes from the French for "sled"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
LUGE
Olympic event whose name comes from the French for "sled"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
WAS
“That — close!”
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 28, 2024
8%
WAS
“That — close!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
8%
DOHA
City whose name comes from the Arabic for "roundness"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
8%
DOHA
City whose name comes from the Arabic for "roundness"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
ABATES
Becomes less intense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
ABATES
Becomes less intense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
PAYSHEED
Listens closely (to)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
PAYSHEED
Listens closely (to)
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
EYED
Observed closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
EYED
Observed closely
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
OUT
Not in the closet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
OUT
Not in the closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
TAKESTO
Becomes smitten with
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
1%
TAKESTO
Becomes smitten with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
1%
TET
Vietnamese celebration that welcomes spring
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
1%
TET
Vietnamese celebration that welcomes spring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
1%
RETIRES
Becomes weary after getting a second wind?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
1%
RETIRES
Becomes weary after getting a second wind?
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
1%
HIDE
Run into a closet, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
HIDE
Run into a closet, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
IDONTBITE
"You can come closer"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
IDONTBITE
"You can come closer"
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
FRAYS
Becomes ragged
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
FRAYS
Becomes ragged
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
1%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
1%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
1%
GATED
Like some enclosed communities
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2025
1%
GATED
Like some enclosed communities
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2025
1%
EYE
Watch closely
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2025
1%
EYE
Watch closely
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2025
1%
LATCH
Gate closer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
LATCH
Gate closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
EASESUP
Becomes less severe
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
EASESUP
Becomes less severe
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
PSST
(Come closer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
1%
PSST
(Come closer)
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
1%
SNAP
Onesie closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
SNAP
Onesie closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
GYMLOCKER
Athlete's closet
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
GYMLOCKER
Athlete's closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
GETWARM
Come closer to the answer
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
GETWARM
Come closer to the answer
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
DOMED
Like some enclosed stadiums
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
DOMED
Like some enclosed stadiums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
GOESAWOL
Becomes a missing GI
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
GOESAWOL
Becomes a missing GI
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
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%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
1%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
1%
OPEN
Not closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
1%
OPEN
Not closed
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
1%
DAD
"When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
1%
DAD
"When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
1%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
1%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
1%
MOTHY
Like some infested closets
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
1%
MOTHY
Like some infested closets
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
1%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
1%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
1%
GAINON
Draw closer to
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
GAINON
Draw closer to
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
ROTS
Becomes compost
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
ROTS
Becomes compost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
LOSESFACE
Becomes less respected
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
LOSESFACE
Becomes less respected
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
SAYSHI
Welcomes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
SAYSHI
Welcomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
PEERED
Looked closely (at)
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
1%
PEERED
Looked closely (at)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
1%
NEARED
Got closer to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
NEARED
Got closer to
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
PEERAT
Eye closely
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
1%
PEERAT
Eye closely
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
1%
TURNSINTO
Becomes
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
1%
TURNSINTO
Becomes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
1%
HYENA
Doglike carnivore that's actually more closely related to a cat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
1%
HYENA
Doglike carnivore that's actually more closely related to a cat
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
ATBAY
Unable to come any closer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
1%
ATBAY
Unable to come any closer
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
SETSIN
Becomes prevalent
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
1%
SETSIN
Becomes prevalent
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
1%
DEEPSECRET
Skeleton in the closet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2024
1%
DEEPSECRET
Skeleton in the closet
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2024
1%
ZIPPERFLIES
0 + Ideal, in slang + Fibs = Jeans closers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
1%
ZIPPERFLIES
0 + Ideal, in slang + Fibs = Jeans closers
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
HITSTHEROOF
Becomes furious
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 12, 2024
1%
HITSTHEROOF
Becomes furious
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
1%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
1%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
1%
EDWIN
Mets closer Díaz
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
1%
EDWIN
Mets closer Díaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
1%
STEEPENS
Becomes more inclined
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
1%
STEEPENS
Becomes more inclined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
1%
LASTWORD
Argument closer
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 17, 2024
1%
LASTWORD
Argument closer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
1%
TAIL
Follow closely behind
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
1%
TAIL
Follow closely behind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
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Budget-friendly
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Wrapped garment
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Tear (up)
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Zigs and zags
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Send
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Comes close" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 169 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEARS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Comes close"?
The best answer for "Comes close" is NEARS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Comes close" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 7 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on September 18, 2025.