Cryptic crossword clue
Policemen get older? It’s a measure of things! 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word YARDAGE

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The straight part
We know that "It’s a measure of things" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s a measure of things = yardage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does YARDAGE mean?

YARDAGE noun
  1. An amount or length measured in yards.
  2. The use of a yard, or the fee charged for it.
  3. Territory.

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