Cryptic crossword clue
Measures up to rivals 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Measures up/rivals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measures up/rivals = equals.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EQUALS mean?

EQUALS noun
  1. A person or thing of equal status to others.
  2. State of being equal; equality.
EQUALS verb
  1. To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
  2. To make equivalent to; to cause to match.
  3. To have as its consequence.
EQUALS noun
  1. The symbol =

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