Baltimore M.L.B. player

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 14, 2026

Stuck on the clue Baltimore M.L.B. player from the New York Times Mini for March 14, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Baltimore M.L.B. player (6)

Answer

The answer to Baltimore M.L.B. player is Oriole (6 letters).

Why does Oriole fit this clue?

This is a straightforward sports clue where 'Baltimore M.L.B. player' directly identifies ORIOLE as the answer. An oriole is a member of the Baltimore Orioles, the Major League Baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The clue uses the city name and league abbreviation to point to the team's nickname. The Baltimore Orioles have played in the American League since 1954, and their name comes from the state bird of Maryland, the Baltimore oriole, which features the team's signature orange and black colors.

What does Baltimore M.L.B. player mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

Baltimore

noun

•major city in Maryland, United States

M.L.B.

abbreviation

•Major League Baseball, the highest level of professional baseball in North America

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 14, 2026

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What does Oriole mean?

noun

•a player on the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball team

•a brightly colored songbird, typically yellow and black

How to use Oriole in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Oriole.

•“The Oriole shortstop made a spectacular diving catch to end the inning at Camden Yards.”

•“A bright orange oriole perched on the maple tree branch, its melodic song filling the morning air.”

•“The Baltimore oriole is known for its distinctive black and orange plumage and skillful nest-weaving abilities.”

What are other crossword clues for Oriole?

“Black-and-orange bird” (6)

“Bird whose name comes from the Latin for "golden"” (6)

“Maryland's state bird” (6)

“Baltimore baseball pro” (6)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 14, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 14, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 16 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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Down

1DEmployee's hourly calculation (7)2DWorkout spot (3)3D"Great" mountains of Tennessee, familiarly (7)4DOne giving you the dish? (6)5DBaltimore M.L.B. player (6)6DUsed to be (3)7DSuffix with Caesar or Euclid (3)11DNight that NBC once aired "30 Rock" and "The Office": Abbr. (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Baltimore M.L.B. player

What is the answer to Baltimore M.L.B. player?: The answer is Oriole (6 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Baltimore M.L.B. player have?: The answer has 6 letters: Oriole.

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