Keeps the engine running, say Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 18, 2024 · 52-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 18, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 18, 2024 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle"
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