___ and dear Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ and dear” from the New York Times crossword of July 14, 2026? It has 4 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, JULY 14, 2026
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NEAR is the answer to “___ and dear”. 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: ENRA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Close by”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ and dear”?
NEAR, 4 letters: situated within a short distance.
When was “___ and dear” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with N.