“Accelerator or brake” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PEDAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEDAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Accelerator or brake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 20, 2025 grid1DWhat covers the North Pole6 ltrs›2DEnd of some sentences6 ltrs›3DHaving a certain natural hairstyle6 ltrs›21DInuit's home5 ltrs›29DComic actress Wong3 ltrs›
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Oct 20, 20251AApple tablet4 ltrs›5AFacing the pitcher5 ltrs›10ATime to blow out the candles on a cake, informally4 ltrs›14AInformal eatery4 ltrs›15AThanks, in France5 ltrs›16ASinger Guthrie4 ltrs›17ASays 2 + 2 = 5, e.g.4 ltrs›18AWedding cake figurine5 ltrs›
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