Fix the playoff, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Fix the playoff, e.g." crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fix the playoff, e.g." leads to the answer "RIGAGAME" for the following reasons:

1. Rig: The word "rig" can mean to manipulate or control unfairly for personal gain. In the context of the clue, "fix the playoff," the word "rig" implies setting up or manipulating the outcome of a game or competition.
2. A: The article "a" in the answer serves as a connector in the phrase, signifying that "rig" and "game" are linked together in this context.
3. Game: Referring to a competition or a sports event, "game" in this answer signifies the specific context of the manipulated event in question, tying back to the mention of a playoff in the clue.

Therefore, the answer "RIGAGAME" fits the clue as it directly connects the idea of manipulation ("rig") with a sporting event ("game"), aligning with the theme of fixing or manipulating a playoff.

 The Crossword clue "Fix the playoff, e.g." published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	9 January 2004	RIGAGAME