Filed from 108 published puzzles

NEAR

Set to 53 different clues across 108 published puzzles, most often “Close” — The New York Times, Monday, 23 March 2009.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Close15 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 23 March 2009

  • Approach6 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 3 August 2005

  • At hand5 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 3 May 2007

  • Around5 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 6 June 2004

  • About4 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 29 August 2010

  • Within earshot4 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 16 October 2007

  • In the vicinity3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 12 June 2006

  • Impending3 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 3 June 2005

  • Circa3 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 5 March 2005

  • Close in on3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 22 December 2003

  • Imminent3 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 24 December 1999

  • Close to2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 11 April 2011

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