| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IDLE | Turn gently, as a motor. |
| STARTUP | Turn on a motor |
| REV | Turn of a motor. |
| REV | Turn (of a motor): Colloq. |
| SLOPEOFF | Decline gently, as a hillside |
| PATS | Gently strokes, as a dog |
| WAFT | Blow gently, as a zephyr |
| DABOFF | Remove gently, as with a napkin |
