Related Clues:

• Eastern (anag) — resembling most closely
• Most mean, accommodating some seeds, to fit in another
• Dearest partner?
• Like the exit one should leave through in a fire drill
• Within the shortest distance
• Family locates half of stores in well-kept surroundings
• Stores are in retreat? Most close
• "Please locate the ___ exit"
• Listener to be found in snug right next door