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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 4 | Rough or dialectic pronunciation: rough edge on metal | |
3 | 22% | 5 | Associated with a phrase referring to any rough-and-ready practical method, the pollex of a manus; or, the breadth of said digit, as an approximate measure of one inch | |
Indicate A Rough Measure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FINGER" which means:
- noun
- • Any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
- • The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
- • One of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb verb
- • Feel or handle with the fingers
- • Examine by touch
- • Search for on the computer
- • Indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
An example sentence would be:
- • "He pricked his finger on a thorn."
- • "She wore a gold ring on her finger."
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The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2003 | Across 4 | |
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1 | Associated with a phrase referring to any rough-and-ready practical method, the pollex of a manus; or, the breadth of said digit, as an approximate measure of one inch
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6 | Rough or dialectic pronunciation: rough edge on metal
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04 Dec 2016 | The Guardian Speedy / 04 Dec 2016 |
7 | Word used in golf to indicate a ball is headed towards the rough |