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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 | ||||||||
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noun • a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections | ||||||||
| 37% | 6 | A pedant who is characterized by a strong inclination to educate or inform others. | ||||||
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Something A Pedant Picks
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NIT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NIT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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7 | Pedant who emphasizes trivial mistakes |
