Ninth-inning pitcher crossword clue
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CLOSER — the 6-letter solution to “Ninth-inning pitcher”, entered at 24 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 12, 2026.
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“Ninth-inning pitcher” appeared as 24 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 12, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Ninth-inning pitcher”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 12, 2026, the answer to “Ninth-inning pitcher” is CLOSER — 6 letters, entered at 24 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Ninth-inning pitcher” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CLOSER, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with C.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.