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The Clue

Measures, in France (6 letter answer)

The Answer

METRES

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Notes

The answer METRES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 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