NYT Crossword · 42 Down
“Closer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, January 21, 1999 as 42 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, January 21, 1999 · 42 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 21, 1999 · 42 Down · 6 letters
- Oct 15, 1995 · 12 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Closer”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with N and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Closer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 21, 1999, at 42 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Closer” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is NIGHER. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.