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The Clue

Almost (6 letter answer)

The Answer

NEARLY

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Notes

The answer NEARLY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Just about
Not quite

Definition

NEARLY as an adverb:

1. (about, just about, almost, most, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh) = (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
2. (closely, intimately, nearly) = in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned"