The Clue
Metric base (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TEN
Tags
Notes
The answer TEN is very common and appears about once every 33 puzzles.
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Definition
TEN as a noun:
1. (ten, 10, X, tenner, decade) = the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
TEN as an adjective:
1. (ten, 10, x) = being one more than nine