With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across” from the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2026? It has 7 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, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

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What is the answer to “With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across”?

LEADOFF, 7 letters: an opening play or move.

When was “With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

7 letters, starting with L.