Answer: SOCLOSE

"Soclose" is a variation of the phrase "so close" which means being very near to achieving or obtaining something. In the given context, the clue "I can ... almost ... reach it" suggests that the person is very close to reaching or obtaining something but hasn't quite achieved it yet.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: "I can ... almost ... reach it". Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.