What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Opening day pitcher" from July 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Opening day pitcher”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

ACE

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Opening day pitcher” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 29, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Opening day pitcher” clue?+

The answer is ACE (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on July 29, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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