Gnarly dude! Crossword Clue

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Gnarly dude! Crossword Answer

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IAD

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(noun)
1. the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees)
2. a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GNARLY (adjective)
1. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
DUDE (noun)
1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
2. an informal form of address for a man

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