Cryptic crossword clue
Members of commune are really not so far away

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NEARER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
N
E
A
R
E
R

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "not so far away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not so far away = nearer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NEARER mean?

NEARER adjective
  1. Physically close.
  2. Close in time.
  3. Closely connected or related.
  4. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
  5. Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
  6. So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
  7. Approximate, almost.
  8. (in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).
  9. Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.
  10. Immediate; direct; close; short.
  11. Stingy; parsimonious.
NEARER preposition
  1. Closer to.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations