Crossword clue

“Pitcher with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

FLAMETHROWER

Letters12

Starts withF

Ends withR

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 11, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pitcher with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with F 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 “Pitcher with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball” clue?+

The answer is FLAMETHROWER (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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