What is the answer to "Put the pedal to the metal" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Put the pedal to the metal" is GUNIT (5 letters).

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Put the pedal to the metal WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 9, 2026 puzzle

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GUNIT

5 letters · Down · last seen May 9, 2026

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