Something used as a basis for calculating or measuring (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DATUM Something used as a basis for calculating or measuring (5) (5)
8% CORN Something cheesy as basis for tortilla (4) The Times Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
7% ADDS Uses the "+" sign, on a calculator (4)
7% MATH Subject that requires the use of a calculator, for short (4)
7% EPEE Something of use to a fencer (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
7% BMI Health measure calculated using height and weight: Abbr. (3) New York Times Mini Jan 31, 2026
7% OKTA Meteorological unit of measurement used to calculate cloud cover (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jan 31, 2026
6% LOAD Weightlifter's calculation (4) Commuter Feb 21, 2026
6% ASSET Energy in assistant is something useful (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
6% AREA Geometry calculation (4) Universal Feb 16, 2026
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