Approximately Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 17-Across
Appeared in 55 New York Times Crosswords between March 1995 and November 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 7, 2026 · 17-Across · 4 letters
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(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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