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| 2 | 37% | 8 | Pedant | |
| 3 | 37% | 6 | A pedant who is characterized by a strong inclination to educate or inform others. | |
Fool That A Pedant Picks Crossword Clue
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NIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NIT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NIT" 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 hairdresser found a nit in the child's hair."
- • "The teacher explained that a nit is the egg of a louse."
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 May 2021 | Across 17 | |
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