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Criterion Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 03/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
GAUGE, MEASURE, CRITERIA
Hint 3: Best answers
GAUGE, TOUCHSTONE, BENCHMARK

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Criterion with 5 letters (1)

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GAUGE5

Criterion with 7 letters (1)

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MEASURE7

Criterion with 8 letters (3)

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CRITERIA8
MEASURES8
STANDARD8

Criterion with 9 letters (2)

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BENCHMARK9
STANDARDS9

Criterion with 10 letters (1)

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TOUCHSTONE10

Criterion with 11 letters (1)

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TOUCHSTONES11

Synonyms for Criterion

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What's the best solution for Criterion?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Criterion is GAUGE. Other possible answers include TOUCHSTONE, BENCHMARK, criteria, measure, measures, standard, standards, touchstones.

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We have found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue Criterion.

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What is another word for Criterion?

We list 7 synonyms related to Criterion. Common alternatives include MEASURE, CRITERIA, MEASURES, STANDARD.

Which crosswords feature clues like Criterion?

Clues like Criterion often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times Mephisto, Financial Times Polymath, The Guardian Genius, The Guardian Quick, The Sun Coffee Time, among others.


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