Stuck on the Measure of ping resistance crossword clue from NYT Crossword published on December 9 2017? We’re here to help you solve it.
This challenging clue requires careful thought. Our verified solution is ready for you below.
The Verified Answer for Measure of ping resistance is:
- OCTANE
Useful hints for “Measure of ping resistance” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clue Explanation
▼“Measure of ping resistance” sounds sporty or at the very least unscientific, and since I couldn’t figure out this clue’s neighbor, above, I got stuck and had a hard time with the whole northeast corner of this grid. Once I figured out that the entry was OCTANE, I was actually interested enough to look up what “ping” actually refers to. It sounds cute, as does “knock”, its cohort, but these are actually terms referring to the fuel in your (gas-powered) car catching fire in unwanted places. I guess this is another thing that’ll drift into antiquity one day …