What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

CREWCHIEFS

Letters10

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 1, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leaders in the pits (MLS/NFL)” clue?+

The answer is CREWCHIEFS (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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