Crossword solutions & Synonyms for
Nearest

12 January 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 5 answers for the crossword clue 'Nearest', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Nearest a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Nearest as an answer itself some 127 times.

Nearest is a single word clue made up of 7 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 with the answer being NEXT, but the most popular answer for this clue is CLOSEST.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 20 Jan 2021
• The Daily Mail Quick - 3 Sep 2020
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 7 Feb 2020
• The Daily Mail Quick - 29 Aug 2019
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 31 May 2019
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 24 May 2019
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 17 Aug 2018
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 29 Jan 2018
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 10 Oct 2016

Definitions and usage

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• (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"

Anagrams

We found 2 anagrams for the word 'Nearest'.

• earnest Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
• Eastern Lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

NEXT
Immediately following in time or order; "the following day"; "next in line"; "the next president"; "the next item on the list"

7 Letters

CLOSEST
(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"

EARNEST
Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

EASTERN
Lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"

NIGHEST
(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"