What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Innings for closers" from June 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Innings for closers”

This clue appeared as 89-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

NINTHS

Letters6

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Innings for closers” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 20, 2026 as 89-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Innings for closers” clue?+

The answer is NINTHS (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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