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)
7% COMPUTES Calculates (8) Eugene Sheffer May 6, 2026
7% ADDS Uses the "+" sign, on a calculator (4)
7% CORN Something cheesy as basis for tortilla (4) The Times Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
6% TAPE What may be used to record sound or measure distance (4) The Times Specialist Sunday May 17, 2026
6% AREA Trapezoid calculation (4) Universal May 16, 2026
6% ABACUS Old calculator (6) The Telegraph Quick May 16, 2026
6% MACH ___ number (used in measuring high speeds) (4) (4) The Guardian Quick May 16, 2026
6% RNA Basis of some vaccines (3) Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026
6% ETA GPS calculation (3) USA Today May 5, 2026
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