It’s picked by the petty Crossword Answer
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a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
Pick: remove in small bits
Petty: contemptibly narrow in outlook
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It’s picked by the petty Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 3-letter answer to "It’s picked by the petty" crossword clue?
The answer to the "It’s picked by the petty" crossword clue is NIT . This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "It’s picked by the petty" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 10, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of NIT?
The word NIT means: a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "It’s picked by the petty".