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Brightness measures, briefly WSJ Crossword Clue

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2 ? Q
3 ? S
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      Hint 1

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      Think of how we gauge the light of the mind.

      Hint 2

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      ??? are measures of a person's intelligence as expressed by an intelligence quotient.

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      explanation
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      The clue refers to 'brightness' in terms of intellectual capability, where 'IQ' stands for 'intelligence quotient.' The word 'measures' indicates that this is a quantitative assessment, and 'briefly' suggests the use of an abbreviation.

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      High numbers at MIT, Some test figs., Eggheads have high ones, for short, Geniuses have high ones, Brightness measures

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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Brightness measures, briefly” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 17 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: IQS.

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