A Straight Line So I Am Kept In Check Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DIAMETER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DIAMETER

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	46%	8		Describes a curve traced by a fixed point on a straight line as the line rolls without slipping on another straight line
3	30%	8		Deviates from a straight course or straight line

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We think the answer is "DIAMETER" which means:

noun

• The length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
• A straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)

An example sentence would be:

• "The diameter of a circle is equal to twice its radius."
• "The diameter of the moon is about 3,474 kilometers."

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The Guardian Cryptic14 Sep 2000	Down 2
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