% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Crossword clues for Almost but not quite 5 letters

AnswerClue
ALLYEO come, _____ ...” nyt 1995 ALMA Michigan college nyt 1995 ALMA Soprano Gluck nyt 1995 ALMA ____ mater nyt 1995 ALMAMATER Reunion locale nyt 1995 ALMANAC Iffy weather guide nyt 1995 ALMOST As good as nyt 1995 ALMOST Consoling word to a loser nyt 1995 ALMOST Not quite nyt 1995 ALMS _____ for the poor"
CLOSEAlmost but not quite
NEARLYAlmost but not quite
NEXTBESTNot quite optimal, but almost
AJARAlmost but not quite shut
FATAlmost but not quite 62-Across
CREWCUTNot quite a buzz, but almost
AJARAlmost shut, but not quite