“Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)”, last seen on September 1, 2026.

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C????????S

A 10-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

CREWCHIEFS

The answer to “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)” is CREWCHIEFS

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PublishedSep 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CREWCHIEFS — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)” is CREWCHIEFS — a 10-letter down entry from the September 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CREWCHIEFS has 10 letters — 3 vowels and 7 consonants.

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