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The Clue
Zeroes in on (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
Approaches
Appropinquates
Approximates
Closes in on
Converges on
Is imminent
Impends:
Is on the verge of
Almost reaches
Comes close
Comes close to
Comes closer
Draws close
Draws closer
Edges up on
Gets close
Gets closer
Gets closer to
Opposite of retreats
Starts to resemble
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"