“Low-ranking USN officer”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Low-ranking USN officer”, last seen on May 12, 2026.

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E?S

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

ENS

The answer to “Low-ranking USN officer” is ENS

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PublishedMay 12, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Low-ranking USN officer” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENS — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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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What is the answer to “Low-ranking USN officer”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Low-ranking USN officer” is ENS — a 3-letter down entry from the May 12, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ENS has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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