“Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning”, last seen on August 5, 2026.

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O???N

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

ONEON

The answer to “Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning” is ONEON

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ONEON — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Situation at the start of a regular-season extra inning” is ONEON — a 5-letter across entry from the August 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ONEON has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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