“Went rapidly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Went rapidly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 12, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S P E D

The answer to “Went rapidly” is SPED

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Went rapidly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SPED — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Went rapidly”

What is the answer to “Went rapidly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPED — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Went rapidly”?

The answer SPED contains 4 letters.

Was “Went rapidly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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