Crossword clue
“Close by”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
NEARLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| NEAR | 4 | 4 of 5 |
| ATHAND | 6 | 1 of 5 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Close by” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 24, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for February 24, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Close by” clue?+
The answer is NEAR (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 24, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 24, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.