Answer: farcry

AnswerCrossword Clue
FARCRY

Very different, with "a"

FARCRY

Long way (from)

FARCRY

Pale imitation

FARCRY
Poor imitation
FARCRY
A great contrast.
FARCRYLong way.
FARCRYLong distance, figuratively
FARCRYLight-years, e.g.
FARCRYLong way
FARCRYSome distance