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“Get closer to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Get closer to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter R
N ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

N E A R

The answer to “Get closer to” is NEAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Get closer to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer NEAR

NEAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“In the vicinity” Jun 22, 2026 “Close by” Feb 24, 2026 “Within reach” Feb 1, 2026 “In the neighborhood” Jan 18, 2026 “Steps away” Dec 5, 2025 “Almost” Nov 22, 2025 “Almost” Sep 13, 2025 “Close by” Sep 8, 2025 “Close by” Aug 27, 2025 “Close by” Jun 16, 2025 “In the vicinity” Jun 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Get closer to”

What is the answer to “Get closer to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Get closer to”?

The answer NEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Get closer to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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