Crossword Genius

Some swell night? Almost (4-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

well-nigh

'almost' is the definition.
('well-nigh' can be a synonym of 'almost')

'some swell night?' is the subsidiary indication.
'some' indicates a hidden word (Some of the parts of the word are used).
'wellnigh' can be found hidden inside 'swell night'.

(Other definitions for well-nigh that I've seen before include "Amost, very nearly" , "Healthy plus near = almost" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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