“What a pitcher tries to do” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RETIRETHESIDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What a pitcher tries to do”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2026 grid19DOne of many in a bee, typically11 ltrs›28DEnsnare for, as some undertakings8 ltrs›29DA heavy drinker may be found in one6 ltrs›30DWoolen leggings, as worn by W.W. I soldiers7 ltrs›31DPhysiques that have gone a little soft7 ltrs›32DFormer veep with a Nobel Prize6 ltrs›36DPrivate reply6 ltrs›38DOne of Oberon's subjects5 ltrs›39DAuthor of "Steppenwolf"5 ltrs›41DStreet ending at Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle4 ltrs›42DWrote fiction?4 ltrs›44DMany a professional office: Abbr.3 ltrs›45DThe Hornets, on scoreboards3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 7, 20261ABreakfast bar item11 ltrs›12ASummer picnic side dish13 ltrs›14AHomo sapiens, e.g.15 ltrs›16ACurio shop treasure6 ltrs›17ASinger with the 2016 Grammy-winning soul ballad "Cranes in the Sky"7 ltrs›18ALosing propositions?5 ltrs›19AKeep-on-keeping-on quality4 ltrs›21ACause for getting stuck4 ltrs›
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