___ talk (inspirational talk before a game) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 25 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
PEP
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
August 25 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword August 25 2026
PEP
___ talk (pre-game motivation)
PEP
3
___ in your step
PEP
3
Kind of talk meant to cheer someone
PEP
3
Liveliness
PEP
3
___ rally (hype event at a school)
PEP
3
___ talk (coach's speech to a team at halftime)
PEP
3
___ talk (coach's encouraging words)
PEP
3
___ talk (pregame inspiration)
PEP
3
___ talk (motivating pre-game speech)
PEP
3
___ talk (pre-game motivation)
PEP
3
Word before "rally" or "talk"
PEP
3
Kind of talk or rally
PEP
3
Athlete in the big leagues, for short
PRO
3
Burger base and topper
BUN
3
Written promises to pay, informally
IOUS
4
"___ our practice runs on the track" (description of a running group's routine): 2 wds.
WEDO
4
"The Star-Spangled Banner" country: Abbr.
USA
3
Subculture with dark clothes and heavy eyeliner
GOTH
4
"Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a ___ of water ..."
PAIL
4
Relay segment
LEG
3
Street that may be nightmarish, according to a horror movie
ELM
3
Bluish green (anagram of "late")
TEAL
4
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