This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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L _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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LEADFOOT as a word: One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often; A driver who does not compensate the throttle position of the vehicle for road conditions or terrain, invariably slowing down while going uphill and speeding....
LEADFOOT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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