"That was a close one!" NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"That was a close one!"” crossword clue is PHEW (4 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on August 2, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
1P2H3E4W
PHEW: used to express relief, fatigue, or disgust.
Best answers for “"That was a close one!"”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHEW | 4 | "That was a close one!" |
| 2 | NEAR | 4 | Close by similar clue |
| 3 | SHUT | 3 | Close similar clue |
| 4 | ALMOST | 6 | "So close!" similar clue |
| 5 | AFAR | 4 | Not close similar clue |
| 6 | INGOOD | 6 | Close (with) similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the "That was a close one!" Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the "That was a close one!" crossword clue?
PHEW is the 4-letter answer to the “"That was a close one!"” crossword clue.
When was the "That was a close one!" crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 2, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the "That was a close one!" crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with NEAR (“Close by”), SHUT (“Close”), ALMOST (“"So close!"”).