Answer:

nearing

Answer	Crossword Clue
NEARING	Closing in on
NEARING	Getting warmer, in a way
NEARING	Soon to be at

NEARING	Approaching
NEARING	Approaching.
NEARING	Almost at hand.
NEARING	Getting close.
NEARING	Getting closer.
NEARING	Drawing closer
NEARING	Getting warm, so to speak

Crossword

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