“Put the pedal to the metal”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Put the pedal to the metal”, last seen on May 9, 2026.

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G???T

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

GUNIT

The answer to “Put the pedal to the metal” is GUNIT

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PublishedMay 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Put the pedal to the metal” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GUNIT — a 5-letter word that begins with G and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Put the pedal to the metal”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Put the pedal to the metal” is GUNIT — a 5-letter down entry from the May 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

GUNIT has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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