The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOWARD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Nearing crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TOWARD | 50 % | 6 |
| HEADEDFOR | 50 % | 9 |
Why may TOWARD be the right solution?
"TOWARD" is the right solution for "Nearing" because "toward" indicates moving in the direction of something or approaching a particular point or situation.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Nearing
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nearby
- nigh
- about
- well-nigh
- almost
- nearly
- virtually
- just about
- all but
- approximate
- draw near
- approach
Crossword Answer definitions
TOWARD adjective- Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
- Future; to-come.
- Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
- Promising, likely.
- In the direction of.
- In relation to (someone or something).
- For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
- Located close to; near (a time or place).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result TOWARD
- For
- Facing
- Coming near
- In the direction of
- With respect to
- Close upon.
- In the direction of.
- "With malice ___ none."
- Facing.
- Heading for.