“One putting the pedal to the metal” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPEEDSTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One putting the pedal to the metal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 4, 2026, where it runs at 31 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 4, 2026 grid30AAgcy. concerned with declarations3 ltrs›33ABe exceptionally good, in modern slang4 ltrs›35AWhat Esau got in exchange for selling his birthright to Jacob7 ltrs›42ADetaches from the frame, perhaps8 ltrs›46ALongtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"9 ltrs›50ACurve on a score4 ltrs›54AAsteroids and Space Invaders10 ltrs›57ASystem by which all speech is protected?10 ltrs›59AClub runners10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 4, 20261AResult of a tense build-up?10 ltrs›11AHit a point of no return?4 ltrs›15AKick off10 ltrs›16A“Outta my way!”4 ltrs›17AABC's realm10 ltrs›18ABody part affected by heterochromia4 ltrs›19AFed4 ltrs›20A___ Mai, Grammy-winning R&B singer4 ltrs›
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