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The Clue

Linksman's standard (3 letter answer)

The Answer

PAR

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Notes

The answer PAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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___ avion
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Norm
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72, usually
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Expected result
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Golf goal
Golf score
Golfer's goal
Hole number
Hole number?
Hole stat
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Kind of score
Norm for Norman
Normal condition
Normal level
Scorecard heading
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Shooter's target
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Target score
Thing to shoot for
Watson concern
What's expected
It's frequently 72
One of nine numbers on a card
Number on a golf course
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Score that's "saved"
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Something good to shoot
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This is elementary for Watson
What concerns Watson
Get a 3 on a 3, e.g.
Score between a birdie and a bogey
It's bad to be over it

Definition

PAR as a noun:

1. (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course; "a par-5 hole"; "par for this course is 72"
2. (equality, equivalence, equation, par) = a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"

PAR as a verb:

1. make a score (on a hole) equal to par