The Clue
Dashboard reading: Abbr. (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RPM
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Notes
The answer RPM is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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33 or 45, e.g.
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78 or 33 1/3
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Definition
RPM as a noun:
1. (revolutions per minute, rpm, rev) = rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000 revs"