Close by crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with N and has 4 letters.
NEAR — the 4-letter solution to “Close by”, entered at 6 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 22, 2023.
About this clue
“Close by” appeared as 6 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 22, 2023, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 3, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- NIGH4 letters
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What is the answer to “Close by”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, August 22, 2023, the answer to “Close by” is NEAR — 4 letters, entered at 6 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: NIGH, 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.