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One whose distance may be measured by the yard? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mole

(Other definitions for mole that I've seen before include "Breakwater; naevus" , "digger" , "Spy; blemish" , "Counterspy" , "A spy within an organisation" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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