This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ D
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SPEED as a word: The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; (mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
SPEED has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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