Cryptic crossword clue
Unit of flow not force

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word LUX

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The straight part
We know that "Unit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unit = lux.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LUX mean?

LUX noun
  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx
LUX verb
  1. To put out of joint; to luxate.

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