Nearly Crossword Clue

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NOTQUITE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adverb)
1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Hint 2: Clue Definition

NEARLY (adverb)
1. in a close manner
2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NOTQUITE
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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SMALTO

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