What's the most likely answer to Backtracking, adviser tempers certain measures crossword clue?

The most likely answer is METRES .

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Backtracking, adviser tempers certain measures Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word METRES

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We know that "certain measures" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case certain measures = metres.

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What does METRES mean?

METRES verb

To measure with a metering device.
To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.
To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath).

METRES noun

The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39 47/127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.