Crank (up) Crossword Clue

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Crank (up) Crossword Answer

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AMP

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. rate of revolution of a motor
(verb)
1. increase the number of rotations per minute

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CRANK (verb)
1. start by cranking
2. rotate with a crank
CRANK (noun)
1. a whimsically eccentric person
2. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
CRANK (adjective)
1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AMP
(3 letters)

More Universal Crossword (8/18/2025) Answers

Across

1. Ladybug's marks

6. Happy hour places

10. Umami-enhancing additive

13. Gold or silver

14. Makes less intense

15. Enjoyed a mochi donut, say

16. Everlasting romantic feeling

18. Affectionate touch

19. Word before "bump" or "pump"

20. Game with eagles

21. Half of a colon

22. "Don't be scared!"

24. It's caught in letters 3-5 of 10-Down

28. One-for-one trade

29. Social media post that vanishes after 24 hours

31. Org. that probes tax fraud

33. Jazz legend James

34. Overdraft penalty

35. Writing utensil that may leak

37. Feel the same

39. Little doggy

40. First perfect number

41. Persian ___

42. Indigo or henna

44. Fund kept for minor expenses

47. Prep school near Windsor

50. FOMO or YOLO

51. "Ready for business" sign

54. It's caught in letters 3-6 of 36-Down

55. "Hamilton" character Aaron

57. "Dark Angel" star Jessica

58. 58-Down, informally

59. Drink that might leave a mustache

62. That, in Spanish

63. Pasta paired with vodka sauce

64. Riverside structure

65. Hog heaven?

66. Drink in a combo meal

67. Tech support callers

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Down

1. Mark on a loafer

2. Petting zoo equines

3. Familiar saying

4. Child's choo-choo

5. ___ Lanka

6. It's caught in letters 7-11 of 16-Across

7. Recently

9. U-turn from NNW

10. Sichuan bean curd dish with numbing heat

11. House worker, for short

12. Understand?

14. Award feats for multitalented stars

17. Org. such as CARE

21. "Spring forward" hrs.

23. "Planet Money" network

25. Made a choice

26. Scouts ___ (org. with merit badges)

27. Pastrami bread

30. Weakens, in gamer-speak

32. Flippant

35. Flaky part of a quiche

36. Overtime compensation

38. Motley Crue or Twisted Sister

39. Sugar and sweetie

40. Resort with hot tubs

41. OB-___

43. ___-haw

45. Kid in a stroller

46. It's caught in letters 2-6 of 59-Across

48. Not pretaped

49. More virtuous

52. Play-for-pay person

53. Stops sleeping

56. Sch. for future admirals

58. Definitely!

59. Navigation device for a geocacher

60. Summer zodiac sign

61. Annual shot target

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