Closes (in)' is a term that can be used to describe the action of bringing two objects together. The crossword solutions NEARS (5 letters), HEMS (4 letters), and PENS (4 letters) all refer to this action. NEARS implies that two objects are coming close to each other, while HEMS and PENS suggest that the two objects are being joined together. All three words can be used to describe the action of closing in on something.