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Means of measuring kings and queens? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rulers

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'kings and queens?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for rulers that I've seen before include "Straight sticks for governors" , "Those in power" , "Sovereigns etc" , "Sticks marked off in units" , "Drawing sticks or monarchs" .)

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