A close shave is an expression used to describe a situation in which someone narrowly avoids danger or harm. The crossword solutions for the term 'close shave' are SCRAPE (6 letters), SCARE (5 letters), NEARTHING (9 letters), NARROWESCAPE (12 letters), and NARROWSQUEAK (12 letters). SCRAPE is an act of scraping or rubbing against something, while SCARE is to frighten or startle someone. NEARTHING is a near miss or a close call, and NARROWESCAPE and NARROWSQUEAK both refer to a narrow escape from danger or harm. All of these words together help to illustrate the concept of a close shave.