“Opening day pitcher”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opening day pitcher”, last seen on July 29, 2026.

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A?E

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ACE

The answer to “Opening day pitcher” is ACE

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PublishedJul 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Opening day pitcher” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACE — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Opening day pitcher”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Opening day pitcher” is ACE — a 3-letter down entry from the July 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ACE has 3 letters — 2 vowels and 1 consonant.

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