If the clue "Nearly closed" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 21, 2025, this clue has 78 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is AJAR (4 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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78 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AJAR
Nearly closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
99%
AJAR
Nearly closed
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
8%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
8%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
8%
HUMANRACE
*Group nearly eradicated in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
HUMANRACE
*Group nearly eradicated in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
8%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
8%
OPEN
Not closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
OPEN
Not closed
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
DELHI
Territory nearly surrounded by Haryana
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
8%
DELHI
Territory nearly surrounded by Haryana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
8%
FOOTIEPAJAMAS
Baby garment that provides (nearly) full coverage
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
FOOTIEPAJAMAS
Baby garment that provides (nearly) full coverage
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
ACRES
Wyoming has nearly 63 million of them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
ACRES
Wyoming has nearly 63 million of them
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
RANLOW
Became nearly depleted
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
RANLOW
Became nearly depleted
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
RURAL
Like nearly 65% of Vermont's population in 2020
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
8%
RURAL
Like nearly 65% of Vermont's population in 2020
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
8%
TAB
It's opened and closed at a bar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
8%
TAB
It's opened and closed at a bar
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
8%
HUM
Sing with your mouth closed
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
8%
HUM
Sing with your mouth closed
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
8%
NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes closed!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2024
8%
NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes closed!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
8%
INSECRET
Behind closed doors
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
8%
INSECRET
Behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
8%
UNBIRTHDAYS
Occasions to celebrate nearly year-round
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2023
8%
UNBIRTHDAYS
Occasions to celebrate nearly year-round
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
8%
DEADSEA
Body of water that's nearly 10 times saltier than the ocean
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2023
8%
DEADSEA
Body of water that's nearly 10 times saltier than the ocean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
8%
RANGE
Beyonce's is nearly four octaves
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2023
8%
RANGE
Beyonce's is nearly four octaves
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2023
8%
OPE
Not closed, in verse
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
8%
OPE
Not closed, in verse
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
8%
ASGOODAS
Very nearly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2023
8%
ASGOODAS
Very nearly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2023
8%
SCALD
Heat to nearly boiling, as milk
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
8%
SCALD
Heat to nearly boiling, as milk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
ICANALMOSTPASTEIT
Statement when you’re nearly ready to complete a collage?
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 12, 2023
8%
ICANALMOSTPASTEIT
Statement when you’re nearly ready to complete a collage?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
8%
CHAD
African nation whose flag is nearly identical to Romania's
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2022
8%
CHAD
African nation whose flag is nearly identical to Romania's
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2022
8%
BARTAB
It's often closed on Friday night
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2022
8%
BARTAB
It's often closed on Friday night
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
8%
BRAISE
Slow-cook in a closed pot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2022
8%
BRAISE
Slow-cook in a closed pot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2022
8%
VOWEL
Part of nearly every English word
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2022
8%
VOWEL
Part of nearly every English word
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2022
8%
TABS
They're opened and closed at bars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2022
8%
TABS
They're opened and closed at bars
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2022
8%
LOTTO
Game nearly everyone loses
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2022
8%
LOTTO
Game nearly everyone loses
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2022
8%
DEAL
One may be closed during business hours
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
8%
DEAL
One may be closed during business hours
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
8%
DEAF
Like some people who read closed captions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2021
8%
DEAF
Like some people who read closed captions
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2021
8%
EYESLEFT
... nearly completing Mr. Potato Head?
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2021
8%
EYESLEFT
... nearly completing Mr. Potato Head?
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2021
8%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2021
8%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
8%
JCC
Org. closed on Yom Kippur
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2020
8%
JCC
Org. closed on Yom Kippur
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2020
8%
ISAAC
Abraham nearly sacrificed him
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
8%
ISAAC
Abraham nearly sacrificed him
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
8%
ALLEY
Street closed to cars, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2020
8%
ALLEY
Street closed to cars, maybe
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2020
8%
ATARI
Video game name for nearly 50 years
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2020
8%
ATARI
Video game name for nearly 50 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2020
8%
ITTTECHNICALINSTITUTE
It closed all 130+ of its U.S. campuses in 2016
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
8%
ITTTECHNICALINSTITUTE
It closed all 130+ of its U.S. campuses in 2016
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
8%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2020
8%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2020
8%
CODA
Part of "Hey Jude" that lasts nearly four minutes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
8%
CODA
Part of "Hey Jude" that lasts nearly four minutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
8%
LOOSELY
How a blown-open door may have been closed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2020
8%
LOOSELY
How a blown-open door may have been closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2020
8%
NIGHTY
First of two nearly identical words to a tucked-in tot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2020
8%
NIGHTY
First of two nearly identical words to a tucked-in tot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2020
8%
DOWNSTREET
Roadway closed for repairs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2020
8%
DOWNSTREET
Roadway closed for repairs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2020
8%
SQUINTERWASH
Solution to rinse partially closed eyes?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2020
8%
SQUINTERWASH
Solution to rinse partially closed eyes?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2020
8%
ASIA
Continent with nearly 50 countries
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2020
8%
ASIA
Continent with nearly 50 countries
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
8%
OPENSET
Mathematical collection that isn't closed
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2020
8%
OPENSET
Mathematical collection that isn't closed
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
8%
GLARED
Shone with a nearly blinding light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2019
8%
GLARED
Shone with a nearly blinding light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2019
8%
OBOE
Wind with nearly a three-octave range
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2019
8%
OBOE
Wind with nearly a three-octave range
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2019
8%
HUMATUNE
Make music with one's mouth closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2019
8%
HUMATUNE
Make music with one's mouth closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2019
8%
SUTURED
Medically closed up
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2019
8%
SUTURED
Medically closed up
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2019
8%
SLEET
Reason for closed schools, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2019
8%
SLEET
Reason for closed schools, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2019
8%
AANDP
Defunct supermarket chain that once had nearly 16,000 stores
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2019
8%
AANDP
Defunct supermarket chain that once had nearly 16,000 stores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2019
8%
OPENCALL
Audition not closed to anyone
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 4, 2018
8%
OPENCALL
Audition not closed to anyone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 4, 2018
8%
ALLTENNOWINNAVYPLANES
Message about nearly a dozen U.S. sailors being flown overseas? (Pa.)
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2018
8%
ALLTENNOWINNAVYPLANES
Message about nearly a dozen U.S. sailors being flown overseas? (Pa.)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2018
8%
IRISED
Opened or closed, as a lens aperture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2018
8%
IRISED
Opened or closed, as a lens aperture
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2018
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%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 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%
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%
FIREAREA
Building part enclosed by blaze-resistant walls
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
1%
FIREAREA
Building part enclosed by blaze-resistant walls
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
1%
INNERMENU
Enclosed bill of fare?
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
1%
INNERMENU
Enclosed bill of fare?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
ANONYMOUSDONORS
Undisclosed contributors at a blood bank
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
1%
ANONYMOUSDONORS
Undisclosed contributors at a blood bank
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
1%
AMID
Enclosed by
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
1%
AMID
Enclosed by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
1%
LAGOON
Enclosed body of water
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2023
1%
LAGOON
Enclosed body of water
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2023
1%
SEALEDIN
Totally enclosed
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 7, 2020
1%
SEALEDIN
Totally enclosed
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 7, 2020
1%
ENCLAVE
Enclosed territory
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2019
1%
ENCLAVE
Enclosed territory
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2019
1%
SNEEZE
Eyes-closed event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2018
1%
SNEEZE
Eyes-closed event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2018
1%
WALLED
Enclosed, in a way
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 7, 2018
1%
WALLED
Enclosed, in a way
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 7, 2018
1%
CRIB
Bed with enclosed sides
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2018
1%
CRIB
Bed with enclosed sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2018
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 21, 2025
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Second chance
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Name hidden in "air mattress"
Crossword Clue
Wear down
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App customer
Crossword Clue
One of a statistical trio
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Symbols of peace
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Person prone to giving props?
Crossword Clue
Cynthia Erivo, on Season 2 of "Poker Face"
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___ out (distributes)
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Nearly closed" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 78 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AJAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Nearly closed"?
The best answer for "Nearly closed" is AJAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Nearly closed" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 21, 2025.