CLOSE SHAVE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 12 solutions for 'CLOSE SHAVE' with 5 to 12 letters.
Filter Solutions by Word Length

All Solutions for CLOSE SHAVE

Top Answers for: close shave

The clue "close shave" last appeared in the LA Times crossword on April 2, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "SCARE", a 5-letter word.

5
S
C
A
R
E
9
N
E
A
R
M
I
S
S
Clue
Answer
Length
CLOSE SHAVE with 5 letters
5
CLOSE SHAVE with 6 letters
CLOSE SHAVE with 8 letters
CLOSE SHAVE with 9 letters
NEARTHING
9
CLOSE SHAVE with 10 letters
CLOSE SHAVE with 12 letters

Top answers for CLOSE SHAVE crossword clue from newspapers

SCARE
NEAR MISS

Definition of close shave

  • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

Frequently asked questions for close shave:

What is the best solution to the riddle CLOSE SHAVE?

Solution SCARE is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution SCARE is 5 letters long. We have 1 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "CLOSE SHAVE"?

There are 12 solutions. The longest is NARROW ESCAPE with 12 letters, and the shortest is SCARE with 5 letters.

Is crossword puzzle clue "CLOSE SHAVE" trending today?

Yes, "CLOSE SHAVE" is currently trending (last update: 04 Dec 2025). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: mess, Dam, Faster, Passion and Dormant.

How can I find the solution for "CLOSE SHAVE"?

Use our smart search feature to filter by word length. Our system organizes results by frequency and relevance. Search through millions of answers to thousands of crossword clues—for free!

How long are the solutions for "CLOSE SHAVE"?

Solutions are between 5 and 12 letters long.

‘CLOSE SHAVE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘CLOSE SHAVE’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Narrow escape, informally (10)
Browse Solutions Alphabetically: