Ninth inning, usually

Why does End fit this clue?

This is a direct-definition clue where 'Ninth inning, usually' points to END, meaning the final part or conclusion of something. In a standard baseball game, nine innings are played, and the ninth inning is the last one, making it the end of the game under normal circumstances. The word 'usually' is a qualifier acknowledging that extra innings can extend a tied game beyond nine, but in the typical case the ninth inning wraps things up, which is exactly what END means.

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 65-across in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026, by Dylan Schiff, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Jan 11, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for January 11, 2026 titled “It's All Greek” was published by Dylan Schiff and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to Ninth inning, usually?

The answer is End (3 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to Ninth inning, usually have?

The answer has 3 letters: End.

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