Close-fitting Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Close-fitting?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Close-fitting is SNUG. Other possible answers include TIGHT, airless, cheeseparing, close down, close up, close-fitting, closed, closelipped, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Close-fitting?

We have found 60 possible answers for the crossword clue Close-fitting.

Q: What is another word for Close-fitting?

We list 60 synonyms related to Close-fitting. Common alternatives include END, ENDS, FOLD, LAST.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Close-fitting?

Clues like Close-fitting often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quiptic, The Observer Speedy, Financial Times Polymath, The Guardian Prize, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 22/07/2025

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Hint 1: Meaning

fitting closely but comfortably;

Hint 2: Synonyms

END, SNUG, ENDS

Hint 3: Best answers

SNUG, TIGHT, AIRLESS

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Best answers for Close-fitting

4 letters

SNUG

5 letters

TIGHT

All 60 answers for Close-fitting

Close-fitting with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
END	3

Close-fitting with 4 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
SNUG	4
ENDS	4
FOLD	4
LAST	4
NEAR	4
NIGH	4
SHUT	4

Close-fitting with 5 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
TIGHT	5
FINIS	5
FOLDS	5
LASTS	5
SHUTS	5

Close-fitting with 6 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
CLOSED	6
CLOSES	6
ENDING	6
FILL UP	6
FINALE	6
FINISH	6
FOLDED	6

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SKINNY	6
STUFFY	6

Close-fitting with 7 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
AIRLESS	7
CLOSE UP	7
CLOSELY	7
CLOSING	7
ENDINGS	7
FINALES	7
FOLDING	7

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SNUGGER	7
UNAIRED	7

Close-fitting with 8 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
CLOSINGS	8
CONCLUDE	8
FAITHFUL	8
FILLED UP	8
FINISHES	8
SHUT DOWN	8
SHUTTING	8

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SKINNIER	8
SNUGGEST	8
STUFFIER	8

Close-fitting with 9 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
CLOSE DOWN	9
CONCLUDED	9
CONCLUDES	9
CONFINING	9
SECRETIVE	9
SKINNIEST	9
STUFFIEST	9

Close-fitting with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
CONCLUDING	10
CONCLUSION	10

Close-fitting with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
CLOSELIPPED	11
CONCLUSIONS	11
TIGHTLIPPED	11

Close-fitting with 12 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CHEESEPARING	12
CLOSE-FITTING	12
CLOSEMOUTHED	12
COME TOGETHER	12

Close-fitting with 13 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
PENNY-PINCHING	13
STOPPING POINT	13

Close-fitting with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CLOSING CURTAIN	14

Synonyms for Close-fitting

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What's the best solution for Close-fitting?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Close-fitting is SNUG. Other possible answers include TIGHT, airless, cheeseparing, close down, close up, close-fitting, closed, closelipped, among others.

How many solutions are there for Close-fitting?

We have found 60 possible answers for the crossword clue Close-fitting.

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What is another word for Close-fitting?

We list 60 synonyms related to Close-fitting. Common alternatives include END, ENDS, FOLD, LAST.

Which crosswords feature clues like Close-fitting?

Clues like Close-fitting often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quiptic, The Observer Speedy, Financial Times Polymath, The Guardian Prize, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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