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The Clue

Part of r.p.m. (3 letter answer)

The Answer

REV

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Notes

The answer REV is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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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"