Luminous Intensity Units Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is NITS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NITS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	52%	5		The basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2046 degrees Kelvin.

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We think the answer is "NITS" which means:

noun

• A luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
• Egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing

An example sentence would be:

• "The school nurse sent a letter to all parents informing them about a recent outbreak of nits."
• "It is important to know the difference between nits and dandruff."

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New York Times25 Jul 1992	Across 23
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