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Not Quite Dark Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NIGH" which means:
- adjective
- • Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb
- • Near in time or place or relationship
- • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite
- • Being on the left side verb
- • To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near preposition
- • Near; close to
An example sentence would be:
- • "The deadline for submitting the project is nigh."
- • "The storm clouds are nigh, we should seek shelter."
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The Guardian Cryptic10 Feb 2005 | Across 13 | |
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