“Starting group of players”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Starting group of players”, last seen on September 28, 2026.

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A???M

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

ATEAM

The answer to “Starting group of players” is ATEAM

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PublishedSep 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Starting group of players” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATEAM — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

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 “Starting group of players”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Starting group of players” is ATEAM — a 5-letter across entry from the September 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ATEAM has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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