| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LOSEBYAWHISKER | Come very close to victory |
| NEAR | Come close to. |
| NEAR | Come close to |
| RIVAL | Come close to |
| ANEND | Come to -- (close) |
| CONCLUDE | Come to a close |
| MISSBYAMILE | Fail to come close |
| END | Come to a close |
| CEASE | Come to a close. |
| SAILNEARTHEWIND | Come close to lawbreaking |
| ACES | Doesn't come close to flunking |
| TRIP | Come close to taking a fall journey (4) |
