Lids in part of combustion engine neither opening nor closing — really? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ISTHATSO Lids in part of combustion engine neither opening nor closing — really? (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 28, 2023
6% HERE Neither __ nor there (4) Newsday Oct 8, 2025
5% IND Neither Dem. nor Rep. (3) Thomas Joseph Dec 31, 2025
5% DAMP Neither dry nor soaked (4) New York Times Mini Dec 30, 2025
5% EPEE Neither sabre nor foil? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 27, 2025
5% TYING Neither winning nor losing (5) New York Times Nov 25, 2025
5% AJAR Neither open nor closed (4)
4% HUT Shack closed, not opening (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 11, 2026
4% EXHAUST Empty engine part (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 8, 2026
4% TAGINE Stewpot with a conical lid (6) LA Times Daily Jan 7, 2026

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