___ of thumb (general guideline) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the December 6 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
RULE
4 letters
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Guideline to be followed
RULE
4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
RULE
4
"No hits below the belt" or "always dribble the ball when moving," e.g.
RULE
4
___ of thumb
RULE
4
Run a kingdom, like a king
RULE
4
Run the kingdom, like a queen
RULE
4
___ of thumb
RULE
4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
RULE
4
Govern like a king, say
RULE
4
___ of thumb (guiding principle)
RULE
4
___ of thumb
RULE
4
What kings and queens do
RULE
4
Actor Baldwin from "30 Rock"
ALEC
4
Fizzy drink often found in a can
SODA
4
Edge of a glass
RIM
3
Fish's breathing organ (rhymes with "bill")
GILL
4
Disneyland transport
TRAM
4
San Francisco's country: Abbr.
USA
3
Red Muppet from "Sesame Street"
ELMO
4
Teen's spotty problem
ACNE
4
Deposit, as an egg
LAY
3
Lifesaving procedure performed by paramedics: Abbr.
CPR
3
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