Crossword clue
“Advances from third while the pitcher is distracted, say”
This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
STEALSHOMELetters10
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Advances from third while the pitcher is distracted, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2025 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Advances from third while the pitcher is distracted, say” clue?+
The answer is STEALSHOME (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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