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Measure Encountered Over The East Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "METE" which means:
- noun
- • A line that indicates a boundary verb
- • To measure.
- • (usually with “out”) to dispense, measure (out), allot (especially punishment, reward etc.). adjective
- • Suitable; right; proper.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She carefully metes out portions of food to each person."
- • "The judge will mete out a fair sentence to the criminal."
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