Keeps the engine running, without moving Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 21, 2022 · 33-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 21, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 21, 2022 · 33-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle"
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