"That was close!" — Crossword Clue

Last seen 26th Dec 2022•Universal

Stuck on the 4–letter crossword clue “"That was close!"”? This page covers its appearance in Universal on 26th Dec 2022. You can reveal the answer at your pace — one letter at a time or the whole word in one go. We also provide helpful extras where available: an AI-generated hint, a dictionary definition, other clues that share the same answer, and a jumbled-letters view for quick anagramming.

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This answer has appeared 17 times • Last seen 23rd May 2026.

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11th Oct 2023• Universal •15 ACROSS

11th Sept 2023• LA Times Crossword •53 ACROSS

24th Jan 2023• USA Today •56 DOWN

19th May 2021• NYT Crossword •58 DOWN

23rd Sept 2020• Universal •14 ACROSS

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27th Aug 2002• NYT Crossword •37 DOWN

7th June 1998• NYT Crossword •71 DOWN

4th Apr 1994• NYT Crossword •29 ACROSS

Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “"That was close!"”

What is the answer to the crossword clue “"That was close!"”?

The answer to “"That was close!"” is PHEW (4 letters).

When was the crossword clue “"That was close!"” last seen?

We last saw “"That was close!"” in Universal on 26th Dec 2022.

What is the 4-letter answer for the crossword clue “"That was close!"”?

The 4-letter answer for “"That was close!"” is PHEW.

What are other possible answers for the crossword clue “"That was close!"”?

Other possible answers we’ve seen for “"That was close!"” include WHEW.

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