It helps keep things straight Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 3, 2017 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 3, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 3, 2017 · 45-Down · 5 letters
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measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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