36 inches

Answer:

YARD

Hint:

Think of the unit used to measure a first down in football or the length of a standard golf club.

Explanation:

"36 inches" is a direct measurement clue pointing to a unit of length. In the US customary system, a yard equals exactly 36 inches, making "YARD" the straightforward answer. There’s no wordplay here—just a simple conversion fact that’s commonly known.

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