Bud of baseball Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bud of baseball” from the New York Times crossword of February 8, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
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SELIG is the answer to “Bud of baseball”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with S.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EGLSI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bud in Cooperstown”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Bud of baseball”?
SELIG, 5 letters.
When was “Bud of baseball” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.