Crossword clue
“Gets closer”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NEARSLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Gets closer” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Gets closer” clue?+
The answer is NEARS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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