Lend ___ (listen) crossword clue
36 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 26, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Lend ___ (listen)” is ANEAR. It appears as 36 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 26, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Counter Offers” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 7, column 7 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with A and ends with R, and contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ANEAR:
- Lend ___ (listen)Jul 31, 2026
- Lend ___ (listen)Jul 21, 2026
- Lend ___ (listen)Jun 11, 2026
This exact clue has also run on:
- WSJ Crossword July 31, 2026answer was ANEAR
- WSJ Crossword July 21, 2026answer was ANEAR
- WSJ Crossword June 11, 2026answer was ANEAR