The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 43: Measure of type, not once a guide

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A clue to CICERONE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Same root – CICERO and CICERONE
2.Surface makes little sense, and I can't see how "not once" gives NE
3.??? I don't get this