Fifth gear Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 2, 1995 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 2, 1995.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 2, 1995 · 26-Across · 4 letters
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a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
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