"___, but no cigar!" — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the March 16 2023 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
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Where this clue appears
March 16 2023
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword March 16 2023
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___ shave (narrow escape)
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Within walking distance
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"So ___ yet so far"
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"You're almost there!"
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"___ To Me (Remix)," 2019 song by K-pop's Red Velvet, Ellie Goulding, and Diplo
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Kind of shave or call
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Like a good guess, say
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"___ your eyes" (instructions before a big surprise)
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"And many more...": Abbr.
ETC
3
Month of fake ghosts and bats, for short
OCT
3
Generation ___ (difference between generations)
GAP
3
"___ the opportunity with both hands"
GRAB
4
Cream ___ (beer type)
ALE
3
Flamenco cheer
OLE
3
Greek lamb sandwich (anagram of "gory")
GYRO
4
"___-Tiki," 1950 Oscar-winning documentary
KON
3
___ out (decline to take part in)
OPT
3
"Let me think..."
HMM
3
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