What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Closer to extinction" from May 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Closer to extinction”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RARER

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Closer to extinction” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Closer to extinction” clue?+

The answer is RARER (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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