What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Facing the pitcher" from October 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Facing the pitcher”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

ATBAT

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Facing the pitcher” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Facing the pitcher” clue?+

The answer is ATBAT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 20, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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