“Specialized market segment”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Specialized market segment”, last seen on May 14, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

NICHE

The answer to “Specialized market segment” is NICHE

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PublishedMay 14, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Specialized market segment” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NICHE — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

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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What is the answer to “Specialized market segment”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Specialized market segment” is NICHE — a 5-letter down entry from the May 14, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NICHE has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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