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The Clue
Gains upon (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NEARS
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Notes
The answer NEARS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Advances on
Approaches
Approximates
Closes in on
Converges on
Is imminent
Impends:
Verges on
Comes close to
Comes closer
Comes nigh
Draws nigh
Gets closer
Gets in range of
Gets warmer
Leans toward
Opposite of retreats
Starts to resemble
Gets into the vicinity
Opposite of pulls away
Definition
NEAR as a verb:
1. (approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near) = move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"