Crossword clue

“One putting the pedal to the metal”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPEEDSTER
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “One putting the pedal to the metal” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One putting the pedal to the metal” clue?+

The answer is SPEEDSTER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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