NYT Crossword · 51 Down
“Gets closer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, July 21, 2025 as 51 Down. The answer has 5 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 · Monday, July 21, 2025 · 51 Down
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- Jul 21, 2025 · 51 Down · 5 letters
- Feb 25, 2013 · 18 Down · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Gets closer”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with N and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Gets closer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 51 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Gets closer” crossword clue?
The answer is NEARS (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.