Opening day pitcher crossword clue
41 Down · WSJ Crossword, July 29, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Opening day pitcher” is ACE. It appears as 41 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 29, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Going Dutch” by Seth Bisen-Hersh, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 9, column 13 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with A and ends with E, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ACE:
- Good card in blackjackAug 23, 2026
- Star pitcherAug 4, 2026
- Outstanding serviceJul 17, 2026
- High end of a royal flushJun 29, 2026