The term 'didn't dawdle' can be broken down into six crossword solutions: DASHED (6 letters), RAN (3 letters), ACTED (5 letters), SPED (4 letters), RUSHED (6 letters), and HIED (4 letters). DASHED means to move quickly in a straight line, RAN means to move quickly on foot, ACTED means to do something, sped means to move quickly, RUSHED means to move quickly with urgency, and HIED means to move quickly. Together, these words describe the action of not dawdling, or moving quickly without delay.