"___ but no cigar!" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"___ but no cigar!"” from the New York Times Midi crossword of September 20, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MIDI, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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CLOSE is the answer to “"___ but no cigar!"”. It means situated within a short distance.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Situated within a short distance.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LEOCS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Almost there”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"___ but no cigar!"”?
CLOSE, 5 letters: situated within a short distance.
When was “"___ but no cigar!"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Midi crossword of September 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.