“Like the leadoff hitter”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like the leadoff hitter”, last seen on June 6, 2026.

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F?????P

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

FIRSTUP

The answer to “Like the leadoff hitter” is FIRSTUP

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PublishedJun 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Like the leadoff hitter” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FIRSTUP — a 7-letter word that begins with F and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Like the leadoff hitter”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Like the leadoff hitter” is FIRSTUP — a 7-letter down entry from the June 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

FIRSTUP has 7 letters — 2 vowels and 5 consonants.

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