Crossword clue
“Starting group of players”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ATEAMLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withM
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Starting group of players” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 45-Across. 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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What is the answer to the “Starting group of players” clue?+
The answer is ATEAM (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 28, 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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