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| 2 | 35% | 14 | Has a high-pitched call, sounding like 'kee-yar' or 'see-see-see' | |
| 3 | 34% | 7 | In the song 'I Want Candy', it completes the line 'I want candy, bubble gum, and...' | |
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STANDARDS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STANDARDS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STANDARDS" which means:
- adjective
- • Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
- • Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
- • Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers 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
- • A board measure = 1980 board feet
- • The value behind the money in a monetary system
- • An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
- • Any distinctive flag adjective satellite
- • Commonly used or supplied
- • Regularly and widely used or sold
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company's high standards for quality control ensure that every product meets their strict requirements."
- • "As a teacher, it's important for me to maintain high standards for my students' academic performance."
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Nov 2006 | Across 19 | |
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