The Clue
Most at hand (7 letter answer)
The Answer
NEAREST
Tags
Notes
The answer NEAREST is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
Related Clues
Closest
Proximate
Least generous
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Directions-inquiry word
Like a relative notified in an emergency, maybe
Like the relatives notified in emergencies, usually
Definition
NEAR as an adjective:
1. (near, close, nigh) = not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; "near neighbors"; "in the near future"; "they are near equals"; "his nearest approach to success"; "a very near thing"; "a near hit by the bomb"; "she was near tears"; "she was close to tears"; "had a close call"
2. (near, nigh) = being on the left side; "the near or nigh horse is the one on the left"; "the animal's left side is its near or nigh side"
3. closely resembling the genuine article; "near beer"; "a dress of near satin"
4. (cheeseparing, close, near, penny-pinching, skinny) = giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man"
5. (dear, good, near) = with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
6. (approximate, near) = very close in resemblance; "sketched in an approximate likeness"; "a near likeness"
NEAREST as an adverb:
1. (nearest, nighest, closest) = (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"