‘Synonym for close’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

I enjoy a good NYT Mini Crossword puzzle challenge, and today’s clue, “Synonym for ‘close,’” is the clue for one across and eight across, making it a tough one to crack. So, here’s the answer to both clues.

‘Synonym for close’ Oct.9 NYT Mini Crossword clue hints and answer

This clue appears twice! Screenshot by Dot Esports via the NYT Hint 1: One-across starts with an “S.” Hint 2: Eight-across begins with an “N.” Hint 3: One-across ends with a “T.” Hint 4: Eight-across ends with an “R.”

The answer to the “Synonym for close” one-across clue from the Oct. 9 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “SHUT.” And the “synonym for close” eight-across clue answer is “NEAR.” Close is a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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