Close crossword clue
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NEAR — the 4-letter solution to “Close”, entered at 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 25, 2021.
About this clue
“Close” appeared as 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 25, 2021, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 14 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 27, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- END3 letters
- SHUT4 letters
- INREACH7 letters
Every time this clue has run
- Friday, February 27, 2026END
- Friday, November 8, 2024SHUT
- Friday, September 27, 2024SHUT
- Saturday, July 27, 2024END
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024INREACH
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024SHUT
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024SHUT
- Wednesday, April 26, 2023SHUT
- Saturday, December 3, 2022SHUT
- Wednesday, November 2, 2022NEAR
- Wednesday, September 28, 2022END
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022END
- Tuesday, April 12, 2022END
- Saturday, December 25, 2021NEAR
More clues from December 25, 2021
Full guide ›Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Close”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, December 25, 2021, the answer to “Close” is NEAR — 4 letters, entered at 19 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: END, SHUT, INREACH, NEAR. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with N.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.