What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Accelerator or brake" from October 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Accelerator or brake”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PEDAL

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Accelerator or brake” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2025 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Accelerator or brake” clue?+

The answer is PEDAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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