Back-pedalling, I turn into runner, say -- smash! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PULVERISE Back-pedalling, I turn into runner, say -- smash! (9) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 15, 2022
6% SPED Put the pedal to the metal, say (4)
5% VANDAL Smashing pumpkins fan? (6) LA Times Daily Jan 10, 2026
5% EMU Outback runner (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 8, 2026
5% ERR Make a wrong turn, say (3) LA Times Daily Jan 5, 2026
5% EASEON Touch lightly, as a gas pedal (6) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
5% MOVE Turn in a game of chess, say (4)
5% CARB Runner's fuel (4) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
5% PORCELAIN Smashed no replica china (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
5% SEE "What did I say!?" (3) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025

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