This Clue Number X 2 Crossword Clue5 Letters

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EIGHT
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The clue "This clue number x 2" is self-referential. If the clue number is 4, then 4 x 2 = 8, which is EIGHT (5 letters). This is a classic self-referential crossword trick where the answer depends on the clue's own number.

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THIRTYIf clue number is 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, but THIRTY is 6 letters — doesn't fit
TWELVEIf clue number is 6, then 6 x 2 = 12, but TWELVE is 6 letters — doesn't fit
SIXTYIf clue number is 30, then 30 x 2 = 60, SIXTY is 5 letters — possible if clue is 30
FORTYIf clue number is 20, then 20 x 2 = 40, FORTY is 5 letters — possible if clue is 20

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