Having an opportunity to run away from home? Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: SEP 27, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Having an opportunity to run away from home?"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Having an opportunity to run away from home?" is ATBAT.

Q2.

Why is "ATBAT" the answer to the clue "Having an opportunity to run away from home?"?

The clue uses a baseball metaphor. 'Having an opportunity to run' refers to having a chance to score in baseball, which is when a player is 'at bat.' The phrase 'away from home' plays on the baseball concept of being away from home plate, where the batter stands.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Having an opportunity to run away from home?" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on September 27, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "ATBAT" mean in this context?

AT BAT refers to a player's turn to face the pitcher in baseball.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Plate appearance, Opportunity to swing, in baseball, Making a plate appearance, Facing the pitcher, Up

If you’ve landed here for the “Having an opportunity to run away from home?” clue from the September 27 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is ATBAT. AT BAT refers to a player's turn to face the pitcher in baseball.

You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today (September 2026) page.

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