The Clue
What "W" stands for on a light bulb (4 letter answer)
The Answer
WATT
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Notes
The answer WATT is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
WATT as a noun:
1. (watt, W) = a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
2. (Watt, James Watt) = Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819)