What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Facing the pitcher" from March 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Facing the pitcher”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

ATBAT

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Facing the pitcher” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Facing the pitcher” clue?+

The answer is ATBAT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 8, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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