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.
Runs in neutral 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" refers to the engine running without engaging the transmission, which is similar to running in neutral.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Runs in neutral
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- idles
- ticks over
- idle
- idling
- keeper
- vehicle
- inactive
- indifferent
- variety
- car
- lead
- ionization
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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