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The Clue
Touchstone (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CRITERION
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The answer CRITERION is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Standard
Definition
CRITERION as a noun:
1. (standard, criterion, measure, touchstone) = a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
2. (criterion, standard) = the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"