Released by wingers, Arsenal shot comes close (5)

I believe the answer is:

nears

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'comes close' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for nears that I've seen before include "Moves towards" , "Comes closer" , "Becomes closer" , "Moves closer to" , "Draws close" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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