What is the answer to "First game of the season" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "First game of the season" is OPENER (6 letters).

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First game of the season USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 28, 2026 puzzle

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OPENER

6 letters · Down · last seen September 28, 2026

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