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8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 22, 2007 · 49-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 1999 and December 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2007 · 49-Across · 8 letters
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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"
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