Crossword clue

“Got close without kissing”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
RUBBEDNOSES
Letters11
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Mar 14, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Got close without kissing” ran in the Newsday Crossword on March 14, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Got close without kissing” clue?+

The answer is RUBBEDNOSES (11 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of March 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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