Measure (up)

Answer:

STACK

Hint:

Think of how you might arrange pancakes or firewood to compare their heights or quantities.

Explanation:

"Measure (up)" hints at comparing height or size, but the real trick is in the wordplay. "Stack" can mean a pile of things, but it also sounds like "stack up," a phrase meaning to measure against something. The clue plays on that double meaning—both the literal act of measuring and the idiomatic use of "stack up" to compare.

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General solving tip

Markers like 'var.' or 'alt. sp.' mean a variant spelling. Consider alternate forms (GRAY/GREY, EON/AEON) that fit the grid.

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