Recurring crossword clue · multiple possible answers

Pitch crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026

Best starting answer

Start with TAR for three letters when pitch means a dark sticky material, TONE for four letters when it means sound level, and SLOPE or SPIEL for five letters depending on whether the clue means an incline or a sales presentation.

Pitch answers by length

The correct fill depends on the number of squares, crossing letters, and the sense intended by the setter.

3 letters

TARDark sticky material historically overlapping with pitch.

LOBThrow something in a high arc.

KEYMusical tonal center related to pitch.

4 letters

TONEThe quality or level of a musical sound.

TOSSThrow something lightly or casually.

TILTA sloping or inclined position.

5 letters

SLOPEAn inclined surface or degree of inclination.

SLANTAn angle, slope, or particular persuasive angle.

SPIELA prepared persuasive speech or sales pitch.

THROWSend an object through the air, including a ball.

FLINGThrow with force or little restraint.

FIELDA playing area, called a pitch in several sports.

6 letters

SLIDERA baseball pitch with late lateral movement.

7 letters

INCLINEA slope or upward/downward angle.

PROMOTEMake a persuasive pitch for something.

8 letters

PROPOSALA formal idea or plan presented as a pitch.

9 letters

SALESTALKPersuasive language used in a commercial pitch.

10 letters

SALESSPIELA rehearsed promotional or sales pitch.

Meanings to check

Throw or send something through the air.
A slope, tilt, incline, or slanted position.
The level, key, or tonal quality of a sound.
A persuasive proposal, spiel, or sales presentation.
A sticky material, playing field, or specific baseball delivery.