What is the answer to "Closer to extinction" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Closer to extinction" is RARER (5 letters).

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Closer to extinction WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 19, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Closer to extinction” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

RARER

5 letters · Down · last seen May 19, 2026

1AAll nestled in5 1DClose attention4 2DAmmonia attribute4 3DNote at work4 4DCamera feature5 5DCraving3 6DMakes right9 6AFriend, en français3 7DRunway figure5 8D“To put it briefly...”5 9DMaker of SkyCourier planes6 9ASomething to fight for5