| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NIPANDTUCK | Very close, as a competition |
| NIPANDTUCK | Very close, as a race |
| NECKANDNECK | Very close, as a horse race |
| ALTEREGO | A very close friend. |
| ACROSSTHESTREET | Very close, in a way |
| ENTWINED | Very close, in a way |
| ENG | He had a very close relative |
| ENG | One of a very close pair of brothers |
| BANGBANG | Very close, like a play at first base |
