We have the 8-letter answer for "Close, but no cigar" crossword clue, last seen in the Universal Crossword March 31, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.
"Close, but no cigar" Crossword Answer
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GOODGUESS
(9 letters)Helpful Hints
- CIGAR (noun)
- a roll of tobacco for smoking
- CLOSE (verb)
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating
- come to a close
- CLOSE (adjective)
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- of textiles
- CLOSE (adverb)
- near in time or place or relationship
- in an attentive manner
- CLOSE (noun)
- the last section of a communication
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- GOODGUESS(9 letters)
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"Close, but no cigar" Crossword Clue Q&A
- When was "Close, but no cigar" crossword clue used most recently?
- This clue was last seen in the March 31, 2026's Universal Crossword.
- What was the most recent answer for "Close, but no cigar" crossword clue?
- The most recent answer for the clue is NOTQUITE
- What is the 8-letter answer for "Close, but no cigar" crossword clue?
- NOTQUITE
- When has "Close, but no cigar" crossword clue been used historically?
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