Like the White Rabbit is a reference to the character from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The White Rabbit is always running LATE and is often seen checking his pocket watch. The crossword solutions for this term are LATE (4 letters), TARDY (5 letters), and INARUSH (7 letters). LATE and TARDY both mean to be behind schedule or delayed, while INARUSH means to hurry or rush. All three words can be used to describe the White Rabbit's behavior.