Question 1

What is the answer to "Nowhere close"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AFAR. The clue "Nowhere close" hints at the answer "AFAR" by playing on the idea of distance. "Nowhere" suggests a lack of proximity, and "close" reinforces the opposite meaning, leading to "afar," which means far away. The wordplay relies on interpreting "close" as both nearness and its negation in the context of the clue. It’s a straightforward example of how crossword clues use opposites to guide the solver.

Question 2

Can I get a hint for "Nowhere close" without seeing the answer?

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Question 3

Why is "AFAR" the answer to "Nowhere close"?

Accepted Answer

The clue "Nowhere close" hints at the answer "AFAR" by playing on the idea of distance. "Nowhere" suggests a lack of proximity, and "close" reinforces the opposite meaning, leading to "afar," which means far away. The wordplay relies on interpreting "close" as both nearness and its negation in the context of the clue. It’s a straightforward example of how crossword clues use opposites to guide the solver.

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