Conservative Ceremony To Publicise Backing For Standards Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	31%	11		Backing conservative social norms
3	30%	9		Opera with a lot of musical backing using standards

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CRITERIA" which means:

noun

• A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
• The ideal in terms of which something can be judged

An example sentence would be:

• "The selection criteria for the scholarship program are based on academic achievement."
• "One of the criteria for a successful job application is relevant work experience."

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The Guardian Cryptic13 Mar 2008	Across 23
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