The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IDLES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Leaves the motor running crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IDLES | 100 % | 5 |
Why may IDLES be the right solution?
The term "idles" is often used to describe when a motor is running but not actively engaged in any tasks or functions. It fits the clue "Leaves the motor running" as it implies the motor is running without doing any work.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Leaves the motor running
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- trail
- idle
- stall
- stalls
- vignette
- chauffeur
- hit-and-run
- idling
- cross-ply
- radial-ply
- race
- turn
Crossword Answer definitions
IDLES verb- To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
- To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
- Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
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