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noun • a measure or standard used for comparison • a ruler or tape that is three feet long | ||||||||
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Its A Rigid Rule Crossword Clue
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YARDSTICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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YARDSTICK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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