Go pit-a-pat

RACE

Think of what your heart might do during a sprint to the finish line.

"Go pit-a-pat" is a playful hint pointing to "RACE" by mimicking the sound of a fast-beating heart—pit-a-pat—which suggests speed or urgency. The clue uses onomatopoeia to imply movement, like a heart racing, while also nodding to the literal meaning of "race" as a fast-paced competition. It’s a double-layered hint: the sound evokes energy, and the phrase itself subtly defines the answer.