How long most rulers are given? (4)
I believe the answer is:
foot
This clue could be a double definition.
'how long most rulers are' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'given?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for foot that I've seen before include "Metrical unit; pay (a bill)" , "Twelve inches" , "Measure - part of body" , "Imperial distance" , "Unit of length" .)