What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standard enclosures second (9)" mean?

The definition is "Standard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YARD (synonym of "enclosures") + STICK (synonym of "second"); definition: "Standard" The answer is YARDSTICK.

Standard enclosures second (9)

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