What is the answer to "Hard to get close to" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Hard to get close to" is ALOOF (5 letters).

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Hard to get close to USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 27, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Hard to get close to” from the USA Today Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ALOOF

5 letters · Across · last seen July 27, 2026

1AHornets, e.g.5 1DHourly pay4 2DOodles4 3DTransmit4 4DKitchen tool for slicing a pie11 5DSeat at a bar5 6DBird sometimes called the rock dove6 6ALaundry detergent pouch3 7DSpanish for "gold"3 8DMoney owed4 9DJousting spear5 9ARun out5