Takes a firm stand with first son found supporting short measures Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INSISTS Takes a firm stand with first son found supporting short measures (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 27, 2016
3% TSPS Sugar measures, for short (4)
3% ESTD Founded, for short (4) The New Yorker Mini Oct 8, 2026
3% STABANT They were standing around, upright and firm (7) The Times O Tempora Oct 3, 2026
3% INCH Church supporting popular measure (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 22, 2026
3% INADAZE Small short measure takes nothing out (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 4, 2026
2% SECS Attention span measures, these days, for short (4)
2% TSP Tiny baking measurement, for short (3)
2% HOLD Support elderly husband first (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 7, 2026
2% HELPS Supports (5) The Atlantic Oct 4, 2026

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