Measuring stick
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
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A RULER is a straight measuring stick marked with units such as inches or centimeters. It is the singular object indicated by “stick.”
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The answer to “Measuring stick” in the LA Times Mini crossword is RULER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Measuring stick” answer
RULER (5 letters)
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What does RULER mean?
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(noun)
- a person exercising government or dominion
- a straight strip or cylinder of plastic, wood, metal, or other rigid material, typically marked at regular intervals and used to draw straight lines or measure distances
When else has “Measuring stick” appeared?
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August 16, 2026 (most recent) → RULER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Measuring stick”?
The answer is RULER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Measuring stick”?
5 letters: RULER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026, at 2-Down.
Can “Measuring stick” have a different answer?
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