Crossword Puzzle Hardly close contests

Clue: Hardly close contests

Close contests (e.g. HORSERACES with 10 letters)
Linger close by (HOVER with 5 letters)
Potential beach closer (REDTIDE with 7 letters)
Closed sac (CYST with 4 letters)
Comparatively close (e.g. NEARER with 6 letters)
Get a closer look (ZOOMIN with 6 letters)
Fence 'doors' that automatically return to their closed positions (SWINGGATES with 10 letters)
No contests? (ROMPS with 5 letters)
French city closest to England (CALAIS with 6 letters)
Lived together in a close association (HIVED with 5 letters)