The Clue
Speed up (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HASTEN
Tags
Notes
The answer HASTEN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
Related Clues
Expedite
Hie
Hightail
Hurry
Precipitate
Rush
Get a move on
Hightail it
Hotfoot it
Make tracks
Shake a leg
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Definition
HASTEN as a verb:
1. (rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate) = act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
2. (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"
3. (expedite, hasten) = speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process"
4. (induce, stimulate, rush, hasten) = cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"