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The Clue

They once were checkered (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CABS

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Notes

The answer CABS is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

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Stand vehicles
Street fleet
Truck parts
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Rainy-day scarcities
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Some urban rides
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They're often yellow or checkered

Definition

CAB as a noun:

1. a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
2. (cab, cabriolet) = small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood
3. (cab, hack, taxi, taxicab) = a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money

CAB as a verb:

1. (taxi, cab) = ride in a taxicab