Be the leadoff hitter

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Be the leadoff hitter”? The solution is BAT FIRST, a two-word phrase and answer #1 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 22, 2026 (Tuesday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

BATFIRST

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September 22, 2026TuesdayBAT FIRST

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