Approaching NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Approaching” crossword clue is NIGH (4 letters); other puzzles used NEARTO and NEAR. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and Washington Post Sunday crosswords, most recently on August 16, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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NIGH: situated within a short distance.
Best answers for “Approaching”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIGH | 4 | Approaching |
| 2 | NEARTO | 6 | Approaching |
| 3 | NEAR | 4 | Approaching |
| 4 | RIPER | 5 | Maturity approaching similar clue |
| 5 | ROAR | 4 | Sound of an approaching subway train similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 16, 2026 | NIGH | 50 Across |
| New York Times | February 22, 2026 | NEARTO | 63 Down |
| Washington Post Sunday | February 1, 2026 | NEAR | 135 Across |
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Questions about the Approaching Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Approaching crossword clue?
NIGH is the 4-letter answer to the “Approaching” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Approaching crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 16, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Approaching crossword clue?
Other puzzles used NEARTO and NEAR for this clue. Similar clues were answered with RIPER (“Maturity approaching”), ROAR (“Sound of an approaching subway train”).