The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word SIX which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2011.
Yard : three :: fathom : ___ crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SIX | 100 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Yard : three :: fathom : ___
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- yardstick
- yard of ale
- foot
- nail
- nailing
- nails
- area
- down
- anapest
- perch
- perched
- perching
Crossword Answer definitions
SIX noun- The digit or figure 6.
- (by ellipsis of six o'clock) Rear, behind (rear side of something).
- An event whereby a batsman hits a ball which does not bounce before passing over a boundary in the air, resulting in an award of 6 runs for the batting team.
- A touchdown.
- Small beer sold at six shillings per barrel.
- A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).
- Describing a group or set with six elements.
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