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Keeps the engine on while parked – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Keeps the engine on while parked” is IDLES (5 letters). Most recently IDLES, in the NYT Mini on April 1, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
IDLES5I____

What IDLES means

  1. verbrun disconnected or idle
  2. verbbe idle; exist in a changeless situation
  3. nounthe state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
April 1, 2026NYT Mini 2DIDLES

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Keeps the engine on while parked”?

IDLES (5 letters). Most recently IDLES, on April 1, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Keeps the engine on while parked”?

5 letters, starting with I (I____).