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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 • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Almost disaster | ||
noun • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Almost disaster | ||
noun • something that barely avoids failure or disaster | ||||
Almost A Disaster Point To What Should Prevent A Shock
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NEAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NEAR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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