The Clue
Quickly accelerate (3 letter answer)
The Answer
REV
Tags
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"