| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| MUM | Close-mouthed | |
| SEAL | Close | |
| NEARBY | Close | |
| NEARLY | Close | |
| INTIMATE | Close | |
| SNUG | Close-fitting | |
| END | Close | |
| TIGHT | Close-run | |
| NIGH | Close | |
| SHUT | Close | |
| NEAR | Close | |
| BONDING | Becoming close | |
| HOLDING | Becoming close | |
| COMPADRE | Close friend | |
| NEAR THING | Close call | |
| NEARHIT | Close call | |
| CAP | Close-fitting hat | |
| PORTRAIT | Close-up (photo) | |
| SQUEAKER | Close call | |
| HANGUP | Close call | |
| LEGGINGS | Close-fitting garment | |
| SKIVVY | Close-fitting garment | |
| ADJACENT | Close by | |
| RINGSIDE | Close-in position | |
| CREEPSUP | Draws close | |