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“Facing the pitcher” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Oct 20, 20255 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••ATBAT
5 letters · 5 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATBAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Facing the pitcher”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2025, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 20, 2025.

Crossing entries

Oct 20, 2025 grid
5DShade of yellow5 ltrs›6DMore abrupt in language6 ltrs›7DHire to the team7 ltrs›8DBand with the aptly titled debut album "High Voltage"4 ltrs›9DStratum4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 8, 2026NYT Crossword7 Across•••••ATBATOct 20, 2025NYT Crossword5 Across•••••ATBAT

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