“Lend ___ (listen)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lend ___ (listen)”, last seen on May 26, 2026.

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A???R

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

ANEAR

The answer to “Lend ___ (listen)” is ANEAR

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DirectionAcross

PublishedMay 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lend ___ (listen)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANEAR — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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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Past appearances of “Lend ___ (listen)”

Friday, July 31, 2026 — answer was ANEAR5 Letters Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — answer was ANEAR5 Letters Thursday, June 11, 2026 — answer was ANEAR5 Letters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Lend ___ (listen)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lend ___ (listen)” is ANEAR — a 5-letter across entry from the May 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ANEAR has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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