___ of thumb — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 23 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
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4 letters
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Where this clue appears
May 23 2025
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Daily Themed Crossword May 23 2025
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October 14 2024
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Daily Themed Crossword October 14 2024
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March 26 2023
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Daily Themed Crossword March 26 2023
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October 7 2022
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Daily Themed Crossword October 7 2022
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December 29 2021
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Daily Themed Crossword December 29 2021
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Guideline to be followed
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4
___ of thumb (general guideline)
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4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
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4
"No hits below the belt" or "always dribble the ball when moving," e.g.
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4
Run a kingdom, like a king
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4
Run the kingdom, like a queen
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4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
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4
Govern like a king, say
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4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
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4
___ of thumb (general guideline)
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4
What kings and queens do
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4
___ of thumb (general guideline)
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4
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