The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word YET which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
“So close, __ so far” crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| YET | 100 % | 3 |
Why may YET be the right solution?
The phrase "So close, yet so far" is a common expression meaning something is near in proximity but still out of reach or unattainable. In this context, "yet" is used to show a contrast between being close and being far.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: “So close, __ so far”
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- near
- late
- nearby
- all
- yet
- tight
- practically
- touch
- farsighted
- even
- down
- here
Crossword Answer definitions
YET adverb- (usually with negative) Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time; still
- Continuously up to the current time; still.
- At some future time; eventually; still.
- (after certain copulative verbs, followed by an infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.
- In addition.
- (degree) Even.
- Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
- A metal pan or boiler; yetling.
- To melt; found; cast, as metal.
- To get.
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