The Clue
Bicyclist's choices (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPEEDS
Tags
Notes
The answer SPEEDS is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.
Related Clues
Careers
Expedites
Hastens
Streaks
Tears
Zips
Barrels along
Camera settings
Derailleur settings
Does 75
Emulates Jehu
Exceeds 55
Floors it
Hightails it
Makes time
Tears along
Track records
Zips (along)
100 and 400, to a photographer
Does 80, say
Does 85, say
Goes 80, say
Hits 100, say
Risks being caught in a radar trap
Definition
SPEED as a noun:
1. (speed, velocity) = distance travelled per unit time
2. (speed, swiftness, fastness) = a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"
3. (speed, speeding, hurrying) = changing location rapidly
4. (focal ratio, f number, stop number, speed) = the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
5. (amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed) = a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
SPEED as a verb:
1. (rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along) = step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
2. (accelerate, speed up, speed, quicken) = move faster; "The car accelerated"
3. travel at an excessive or illegal velocity; "I got a ticket for speeding"
4. (travel rapidly, speed, hurry, zip) = move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
5. (accelerate, speed, speed up) = cause to move faster; "He accelerated the car"