Gets closer
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 3 appearances · Last seen in the USA Today crossword on August 14, 2026
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NEARS
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The clue “Gets closer” has appeared 3 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the USA Today crossword on August 14, 2026, where the answer was NEARS.