Wasn't even close, as in comparison Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Wasn't even close, as in comparison” from the New York Times crossword of January 14, 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, JANUARY 14, 2026
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PALED is the answer to “Wasn't even close, as in comparison”. It means to make pale.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To make pale.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ADLPE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Blanched”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Wasn't even close, as in comparison”?
PALED, 5 letters: to make pale.
When was “Wasn't even close, as in comparison” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.