The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PHEW which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2018.
"That was a close shave!" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PHEW | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: "That was a close shave!"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scrape
- scare
- squeak
- squeaker
- barb
- barber
- cologne
- close call
- not
- razor
- scale
- shaved
Crossword Answer definitions
PHEW interjection- Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.
- Used to show disgust.
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