Superfluous measure, so I took some back Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Superfluous measure, so I took some back last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OTIOSE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OTIOSE Superfluous measure, so I took some back (6) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 9, 2022
6% FRILL Superfluity (5) Newsday Jan 30, 2026
6% SCANDO I climb, measure (6) The Times O Tempora Jan 3, 2026
6% EXTRA Superfluous (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 7, 2025
5% SLEPT Took a nap (5) Newsday Feb 1, 2026
5% SWAM Took a dip (4) Universal Feb 1, 2026
5% MEH So-so (3) Universal Jan 31, 2026
5% DUPLICATEBRIDGE I superfluously join two banks in which the same cards are issued (9,6) (15) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
5% DREW Took (a card) (4) The Telegraph Mini Jan 29, 2026
5% ACTED Took to the stage (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026

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