“Hightailed it” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SPED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hightailed it”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 11, 2026, where it runs at 54 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 11, 2026.
Crossing entries
Mar 11, 2026 grid52ALike Mercury among all the planets vis-à-vis the sun7 ltrs›56AHappy chance, as illustrated by the four invention stories at 17-, 24-, 36- and 44-Across11 ltrs›62AVaudeville show5 ltrs›65AParadises5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 7, 2026NYT Crossword56 Down•••RANMar 11, 2026NYT Crossword54 Down••••SPEDOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SPED4 ltrs
•••RAN3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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