Crossword clue
“Player facing the leadoff batter”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 7, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
STARTINGPITCHERLetters15
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Player facing the leadoff batter” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 7, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Player facing the leadoff batter” clue?+
The answer is STARTINGPITCHER (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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