The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STATURE
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More clues leading to the result STATURE
- Consequence of situation surrounding ancient city
- Eminence certainly limits shabby clothes
- Eminence, yes, includes rubbish
- Height of bust about right
- Importance of law requiring Republican to intervene for third time
- Standing figure guarding king
- Height certain to collect rubbish
- Tasteless stuff covered by certain reputation
- David for example embodies resistance as moral greatness
- Christ the Redeemer, perhaps, about right height
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What does STATURE mean?
STATURE noun- A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.
- Respect coming from achievement or development.