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Rigid measure from head of state (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ruler

This clue is a double definition.

'rigid measure' is the first definition.
(rigid tool for measuring things)

'head of state' is the second definition.
(ruler of a country)

'from' is the link.

(Other definitions for ruler that I've seen before include "Royal" , "One governing" , "One who commands - often seen in the classroom" , "Man in charge" , "Eg, king, emperor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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