"___ but no cigar!" NYT Midi Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"___ but no cigar!"” crossword clue is CLOSE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times Midi crosswords, most recently on September 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1C2L3O4S5E
CLOSE: situated within a short distance.
Best answers for “"___ but no cigar!"”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLOSE | 5 | "___ but no cigar!" |
| 2 | STOGIE | 6 | Cigar, informally similar clue |
| 3 | ASH | 3 | Remnant of a cigar similar clue |
| 4 | NOTQUITE | 8 | "Close, but no cigar" similar clue |
| 5 | CUBAN | 5 | Kind of sandwich or cigar similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Midi | September 20, 2026 | CLOSE | 8 Down |
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Questions about the "___ but no cigar!" Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the "___ but no cigar!" crossword clue?
CLOSE is the 5-letter answer to the “"___ but no cigar!"” crossword clue.
When was the "___ but no cigar!" crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Midi of September 20, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the "___ but no cigar!" crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with STOGIE (“Cigar, informally”), ASH (“Remnant of a cigar”), NOTQUITE (“"Close, but no cigar"”).