Wall Street Journal answers for August 3, 2026

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Starts the bidding Crossword Clue Answer

This is the latest matching occurrence of the 5-letter Across clue in Wall Street Journal Crossword, from August 3, 2026. Reveal the answer one letter at a time, then check its crossing entries in the full grid. Earlier appearances are listed below when available.

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What is the answer to the crossword clue "Starts the bidding"?

The answer to "Starts the bidding" is OPENS (5 letters).

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This clue appeared in Wall Street Journal Crossword on August 3, 2026. Use the full puzzle page to review every Across and Down clue.

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