A ninth of a ballgame
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is INNING.
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Why it fits
INNING is the 6-letter answer to “A ninth of a ballgame” in the December 27, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so INNING both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.