The Clue
About 39 inches, in England (5 letter answer)
The Answer
METRE
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Notes
The answer METRE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
METRE as a noun:
1. (meter, metre, m) = the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
2. (meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence) = (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
3. (meter, metre, time) = rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration