Crossword answer
NEARMISS
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Sun, November 6, 2025
Letter pattern
NEARMISS
Clues that lead to NEARMISS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Lucky escape close to teacher (4,4)8The SunNov 6, 2025
Unwanted event in aviation (4,4)8The SunNov 6, 2025
Narrowly avoided collision8The IndependentOct 18, 2024
Comment on avoiding marriage to miserly spinster?8The IndependentSep 27, 2024
Shave the girl next door?8The IndependentJun 26, 2024
Narrowly-avoided accident8Evening StandardJan 5, 2018
About NEARMISS in crosswords
NEARMISS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Unwanted event in aviation (4,4)” in the The Sun crossword on November 6, 2025.
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RECEIPTSGate
Every appearance of NEARMISS (6)
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Nov 6, 2025
Unwanted event in aviation (4,4) · The Sun · 14 Down
Nov 6, 2025
Lucky escape close to teacher (4,4) · The Sun · 14 Down
Oct 18, 2024
Narrowly avoided collision · The Independent · 2 Down
Sep 27, 2024
Comment on avoiding marriage to miserly spinster? · The Independent · 26 Across
Jun 26, 2024
Shave the girl next door? · The Independent · 4 Down
Jan 5, 2018
Narrowly-avoided accident · Evening Standard · 31 Down