Unit of distance Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Unit of distance that was published at Independent.co.uk - Concise crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Unit of distance" in today's crossword puzzle corresponds to the answer MILE. Here is why this clue has this answer:

1. Measurement: A mile is a well-known unit of distance commonly used to measure long distances, especially in road travel and running events.
2. Familiarity: The term "MILE" is instantly recognizable and associated with distance due to its prevalence in everyday language and navigation.
3. Historical Significance: The mile has historical roots in various cultures and has been used for centuries as a standard unit of measure.
4. Conversion: It is equivalent to 1.609 kilometers, making it a crucial unit in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement.

Given the context of the clue and the characteristics of the answer, "MILE" aptly fits the description of a unit of distance, making it the correct solution for this particular crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• MILE
• KILOMETRE
• FURLONG
• LIGHT YEAR
• NAUTICAL MILE
• YARD

Definition of "MILE"

a unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometres).

Example :

he rode the fastest mile of his entire career in 1914

vistas which stretch for miles

this is my favourite film by a mile

 The Crossword clue "Unit of distance" published 33 time/s & has 6 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Independent.co.uk - Concise	30 November 2024	MILE
Metro Quick	22 May 2023	MILE
Mirror quick	29 March 2023	MILE
The Times Concise	18 October 2022	MILE
Mirror classic	5 August 2022	FURLONG
Crossword Champ Pro	14 July 2022	MILE
Crossword Champ Daily	14 July 2022	MILE
The Guardian Quick	7 October 2020	MILE
The Telegraph - Quick	24 July 2018	MILE
Universal	5 June 2013	MILE