The term 'JUST MISSED!' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'CLOSE' (5 letters) and 'CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR' (15 letters). The phrase 'CLOSE but no cigar' is an idiom that originated in the late 19th century when carnival games would give out cigars as prizes. It is used to express disappointment at coming CLOSE to achieving a goal, but not quite succeeding. Therefore, the two crossword solutions together suggest that someone has come very CLOSE to achieving something, but ultimately did not succeed.