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“Play music too fast”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Play music too fast”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 11-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R U S H T H E B E A T

The answer to “Play music too fast” is RUSHTHEBEAT

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Feb 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Play music too fast” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RUSHTHEBEAT — a 11-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Play music too fast”

What is the answer to “Play music too fast” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RUSHTHEBEAT — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Play music too fast”?

The answer RUSHTHEBEAT contains 11 letters.

Was “Play music too fast” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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