How many letters does the top answer for “the act of drawing spatially closer to something” have?

The most common answer is approaching (11 letters).

Crossword clue: the act of drawing spatially closer to something

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approaching 11 letters wn-def

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

the act of drawing or hauling something 50% similar → haul, haulage