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"That was close!" Crossword Clue

We've solved the 4-letter crossword answer for "That was close!", recently featured on Newsday Crossword

By Suryadeepto Sengupta

Modified Nov 17, 2024, 12:41 AM ET

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Hints For "That was close!" Crossword Clue

1
Definition
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
2
Anagram
An anagram of the answer is "WWHE"
3
Synonym
Can also mean "PHEW", "WOW"
4
Another Clue
Another clue for the same answer is "That's a relief!"
5
First Letter
The first letter of the answer is "W"

"That was close!" Crossword Answer

The 4-letter word for "That was close!" featured on the Newsday Crossword, 17 Nov, 2024 (50D) is

WHEW

(pronounced as "/fjuː/")

Definitions of WHEW:

WHEW(verb)

  1. To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.

  2. To bustle about.

WHEW(interjection)

  1. An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

  2. An expression of amazement or surprise.

Other Crossword Answers for "That was close!"

This clue was also featured in other publications that had different answers. We've gathered all possible answers here for you to find in one place.

  • PHEW (4 Letters) - NEWSDAY Crossword - 18 Oct, 2024
  • WHEW (4 Letters) - UNIVERSAL Crossword - 08 Aug, 2024
  • PHEW (4 Letters) - USA TODAY Crossword - 10 Jun, 2024
  • PHEW (4 Letters) - USA TODAY Crossword - 19 Nov, 2023
  • WHEW (4 Letters) - UNIVERSAL Crossword - 11 Oct, 2023
  • WHEW (4 Letters) - LA TIMES Crossword - 11 Sep, 2023

FAQs

Q1: What is another word for "That was close!"?

Another word for "That was close!" is WHEW.

Q2: When was the "That was close!" crossword clue last seen in a puzzle?

The "That was close!" crossword clue was last spotted in the Newsday Crossword on 17 Nov, 2024.

Q3: What is the 4-letter word for the "That was close!" crossword clue?

The 4-letter word for "That was close!" is WHEW.

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