The Clue
Make haste (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPEED
Tags
Notes
The answer SPEED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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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"