The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BACKSTAGE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1982.
Near, but not in, the limelight crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BACKSTAGE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Near, but not in, the limelight
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Crossword Answer definitions
BACKSTAGE noun- The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.
- The private portion of the space used by a business or enterprise.
- Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
- Secret, concealed from the public.
- Towards the area behind the stage.
- Out of view of the public.
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