“Starts the bidding”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Starts the bidding”, last seen on August 2, 2026.

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O???S

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

OPENS

The answer to “Starts the bidding” is OPENS

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Starts the bidding” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OPENS — a 5-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Starts the bidding”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Starts the bidding” is OPENS — a 5-letter across entry from the August 2, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

OPENS has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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