___ of thumb (general guideline) Crossword Clue

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___ of thumb (general guideline) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
2. 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
(verb)
1. exercise authority over; as of nations
2. decide with authority

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GUIDELINE (noun)
1. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
2. a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
GENERAL (noun)
1. a general officer of the highest rank
2. the head of a religious order or congregation
GENERAL (adjective)
1. of worldwide scope or applicability
2. affecting the entire body
GENERAL (verb)
1. command as a general

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LURE

More Daily Themed Crossword (12/6/2025) Answers

Across

1. Actor Baldwin from "30 Rock"

5. Fizzy drink often found in a can

9. Edge of a glass

12. Fish's breathing organ (rhymes with "bill")

13. Disneyland transport

14. San Francisco's country: Abbr.

15. Red Muppet from “Sesame Street

16. Teen's spotty problem

17. Deposit, as an egg

18. Lifesaving procedure performed by paramedics: Abbr.

20. "Say cheese for the disposable ___!" words you might have heard while making memories stored in the photo album of a '90s skiing vacation

22. Broke into a computer, say

25. Opposite of "WSW," on a map: Abbr.

26. Chicken ___ king (chicken dish): 2 wds.

27. ___ Jones Industrial Average, US stock market index

29. Like an antique or vintage item

32. Tom Selleck's "Three ___ and a Baby"

33. Tiny troublemaking tot

34. "How did you lose your ticket and ___ wicket already?!" words from a not-so-fond memory of a '90s skiing vacation

36. "___ to the point, please!"

38. Sought-after management degree: Abbr.

41. Flight connection word

42. Cool ___ cucumber (calm): 2 wds.

45. Agree to terms and conditions, say

47. "I got a two-for-one ski lift ___!" words before making plans for a '90s skiing vacation

50. Baton Rouge school attended by Shaquille O'Neal: Abbr.

51. Early hours: Abbr.

52. Glenn Miller's "I've Got ___ in Kalamazoo" (2 wds.)

54. Rodents

58. "Let's check the paper ___ for directions," words before pulling out an unwieldy large sheet on a '90s skiing vacation

59. Christmas tree, sometimes

60. Mischievous Norse god

61. Some hospital areas: Abbr.

62. "Please have a ___" (waiting room request)

63. Opening in a schedule

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1. Birthday count

2. ___ Wayne who rapped "Lollipop"

3. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" (Robert Englund starrer)

4. "I'll see you guys at the ___ tower after, okay?" words before splitting up without handheld phones on a '90s skiing vacation

5. Hollywood success

6. "The Lord of the Rings" brute (anagram of "roc")

7. Tango or Salsa, e.g.

8. "He's got ___ streak" (comment about an unkind person): 2 wds.

10. Munich's river (anagram of "sari")

11. "And Still I Rise" poet ___ Angelou

19. Prefix with "cure" for a foot-pampering session

21. Call from a cat

22. ___ and cheese sandwich

23. "Break ___!" ("Good luck!"): 2 wds.

24. Walking stick

28. Typist's speed statistic: Abbr.

30. Like some weather newscasts

31. Leaky faucet sound

35. End a fast, say

37. Water faucet

39. "Let's do a little ski ___ with some flips and spins!" words you might remember from a '90s skiing vacation

40. Cooling machines: Abbr.

43. Cleaning bars

44. Actress ___ Harmon from "Rizzoli & Isles"

46. Perming results

47. Showed up

48. Actor ___ Epps from "Almost Christmas"

49. Stamp-selling organization: Abbr.

53. Marilyn Monroe portrayer ___ de Armas

55. Yahoo alternative, once: Abbr.

56. One way to stop a boxing bout: Abbr.

57. Take a load off

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