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The Clue

Engine speed, for short (4 letter answer)

The Answer

REVS

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Notes

The answer REVS is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.

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Amps up
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Guns, as an engine
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Guns, as a motor
Guns up
Guns, in a way
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Definition

REV as a noun:

1. (revolutions per minute, rpm, rev) = rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000 revs"

REV as a verb:

1. (rev up, rev) = increase the number of rotations per minute; "rev up an engine"