Crossword clue
“Near miss”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCARELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Near miss” ran in the Newsday Crossword on November 20, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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What is the answer to the “Near miss” clue?+
The answer is SCARE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of November 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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