A crossword exploring unique and historical methods of measuring time beyond conventional clocks.
Ancient and Eccentric Time Measures
A challenging crossword exploring unique and unusual timekeeping methods from history and across cultures.
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Across
- 1. Device measuring intervals by sand flow
- 2. Ancient device using shadows to indicate time
- 4. Fragrant sticks used historically as timers
- 8. Calendar system based on moon phases
- 9. Instrument that can tell time by stars
- 14. French Revolutionary time divided day this way
- 16. Extremely accurate clock using vibrations of atoms
- 17. Common mineral used in precise modern clocks
Down
- 3. Ancient Greek device to note time by water drops
- 5. Timekeeper relying on candle burning rate
- 6. Latin word meaning 'time'
- 7. Water clock used in antiquity to measure time
- 10. Another name for an hourglass
- 11. Type of calendar based on the sun's movement
- 12. Person who notes celestial events for timekeeping
- 13. Clock designed to show tidal changes
- 15. Traditional timekeeping involved unequal hours here
- 18. Instrument used to mark passing hours in temples
- 19. Metal once used in experimental clocks
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