Crossword clue
“Starting squad”
This clue appeared as 36-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ATEAMLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withM
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Starting squad” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 7, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with M, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Starting squad” clue?+
The answer is ATEAM (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 7, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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