Crossword clue

“Low-ranking USN officer”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ENS
Letters3
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Low-ranking USN officer” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Low-ranking USN officer” clue?+

The answer is ENS (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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