"Close but no __"
The clue “"Close but no __"” appears in the Hard version of the Mini Crossword on July 30 2026. Scroll down to reveal the answer, or browse the full Mini Crossword archive.
Answer
CIGAR
The full answer to “"Close but no __"” in the Hard version of the Mini Crossword on July 30 2026 is CIGAR (5 letters).
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