| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NEARMISS | This might elicit "close but no cigar" |
| ALMOST | "Close but no cigar" |
| ALMOST | Close, but no cigar |
| NEAR | Close but no cigar |
| NICETRY | Close, but no cigar! |
| GOODTRY | "Close, but no cigar!" |
| ALMOST | "Close, but no cigar" |
| NICETRY | "Close, but no cigar" |
| MISS | "Close, but no cigar" event |
| SEVENSEVENLEMON | Second spin: close, but no cigar |
| NEARMISS | It's close but gets no cigar |
