Comes close crossword clue
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NEARS — the 5-letter solution to “Comes close”, entered at 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 08, 2021.
About this clue
“Comes close” appeared as 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 08, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 1, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Comes close”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, November 8, 2021, the answer to “Comes close” is NEARS — 5 letters, entered at 40 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Comes close” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been NEARS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 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.