Answer:

ALLBUT

Answer	Crossword Clue
ALLBUT	Very nearly
ALLBUT	Except
ALLBUT	Nearly.

ALLBUT	Very nearly.
ALLBUT	Almost
ALLBUT	Nearly
ALLBUT	Not quite
ALLBUT	The exception is
ALLBUT	Everyone except

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.