Doesn’t own WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? R
2 ? E
3 ? N
4 ? T
5 ? S
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      Hint 1

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      Consider what one does when occupying a space temporarily without claiming ownership.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ?????: Pays for the use of something, typically property, without owning it.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue 'Doesn't own' suggests a situation where someone uses something but does not have ownership of it. '?????' is the correct answer as renting implies using property or goods temporarily without owning them.

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      Hires car, Payments from tenants, Monopoly payments, Uses Airbnb or Vrbo

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Doesn’t own” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 26 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: RENTS.

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