'That was a close one!' Crossword Clue

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'That was a close one!' Crossword Answer

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WHEW

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

CLOSE (verb)
1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
2. come to a close
CLOSE (adjective)
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
2. of textiles
CLOSE (adverb)
1. near in time or place or relationship
2. in an attentive manner
CLOSE (noun)
1. the last section of a communication
2. the temporal end; the concluding time

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WHEW
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26. Cornish ___

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37. Hunter in Greek mythology

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Down

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47. Slightest sound

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