Piece of gold? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 15, 2012 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 15, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 15, 2012 · 45-Down · 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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