Measure of gold's purity, not its weight Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 9, 2022 · 13-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 9, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 9, 2022 · 13-Across · 5 letters
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the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
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