Measure the depth of NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 01, 2024
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Updated Aug 01, 2024
Measure the depth of NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Measure the depth of NYT for the August 01, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with P and end with B, and the possible solutions are PRESB, PROB, PLUMB.
Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Measure the depth of NYT featured in the NYT puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is PLUMB.
The crossword clue "Measure the depth of" with the answer "PLUMB" refers to the process of determining the depth of something, typically water, using a weighted line. This technique has been employed for centuries in various fields, including construction, plumbing, and navigation.
The term "plumb" originates from the Latin word "plumbum," meaning lead, which was traditionally used as the weight at the end of the line. By lowering this plumb line into water or other substances, one can accurately measure the depth or vertical alignment. In a broader sense, to plumb something also means to explore or understand it deeply, which is why the term is metaphorically used to signify thorough investigation or comprehension.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 01, 2024. You can also get all other NYT hints and answers here.
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