“Closer to extinction”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Closer to extinction”, last seen on May 19, 2026.

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R???R

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

RARER

The answer to “Closer to extinction” is RARER

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PublishedMay 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Closer to extinction” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RARER — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Closer to extinction”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Closer to extinction” is RARER — a 5-letter down entry from the May 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RARER has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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