What is the answer to "Team assistant (or the opposite of 33-Across?)" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Team assistant (or the opposite of 33-Across?)" is WATERBOY (8 letters).

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Team assistant (or the opposite of 33-Across?) WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 17, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Team assistant (or the opposite of 33-Across?)” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

WATERBOY

8 letters · Across · last seen June 17, 2026

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