About 100,000 BTUs Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue About 100,000 BTUs that was published at Universal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "About 100,000 BTUs" and the answer is "THERM". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. Measurement of Heat: The clue mentions "BTUs," which stands for British Thermal Units. BTU is a unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of heat energy. It is commonly used in the field of heating and cooling. So, the clue points us toward a measurement related to heat.
2. Approximate Quantity: The term "about" in the clue suggests an approximation. We are looking for a specific quantity of BTUs, but not an exact measurement.
3. Energy Unit: Combining the hint of BTUs and the need for an approximate quantity, we find the answer "THERM." A therm is defined as approximately 100,000 BTUs. It is commonly used in the natural gas industry to measure energy consumption.

Therefore, the answer "THERM" fits perfectly with the clue "About 100,000 BTUs." It satisfies the requirement of being a measurement of heat energy, provides an approximation, and corresponds to the specific quantity indicated in the clue.

Definition of "THERM"

a unit of heat, especially as the former statutory unit of gas supplied in the UK equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units or 1.055 × 10? joules.

 The Crossword clue "About 100,000 BTUs" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	22 February 2018	THERM