Gun, as a motor WSJ Crossword Clue
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explanationWSJ Crossword December 22 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Gun, as a motor" is REV.
The word 'gun' in this context is slang for accelerating or increasing the speed of a motor. 'Rev' is short for 'revolution,' referring to the increase in engine speed, often measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on December 22, 2025.
Rev means to increase the speed of a motor or engine, often by increasing the number of revolutions per minute.
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The clue “Gun, as a motor” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 22 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: REV.
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