What is the answer to "Get out of the starting gate fast" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Get out of the starting gate fast" is BOLT (4 letters).

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Get out of the starting gate fast NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 9, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

BOLT

4 letters · Down · last seen July 9, 2025