The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PURR , but the solution may also be HUM which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Run smoothly, as an engine crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PURR | 50 % | 4 |
| HUM | 50 % | 3 |
Why may HUM be the right solution?
The word "hum" refers to the smooth, continuous sound made by a well-functioning engine. Therefore, it is the right solution for the clue "run smoothly, as an engine."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Run smoothly, as an engine
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hum
- race
- purr
- oil
- rattletrap
- run in
- idle
- idling
- redline
- terminal
- locomotive
- cycle
Crossword Answer definitions
PURR noun- The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
- A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
- The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed
- Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
- To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
- To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
- (of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.
- Throat vibrating sound made by a cat.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PURR
- Kitty's satisfied sound
- Good engine sound
- Contented kitty sound
- Well-oiled machine noise
- Sound content
- Engine sound
- Happy engine sound
- Abyssinian "aah"
- Happy hum
- Sound of happiness