A challenging crossword exploring unique and unusual timekeeping methods from history and across cultures.
Ancient and Quirky Timekeeping Devices
A crossword exploring unique and historical methods of measuring time beyond conventional clocks.
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- 1. Relating to uneven hours in old systems
- 2. Device that tells time using shadows
- 3. Traditional Asian timekeeping using burning incense
- 5. Calendar based on moon cycles
- 7. Sand-based device to measure short intervals
- 8. Marker indicating solar noon
- 11. Water clock used in ancient civilizations
- 14. Monument used as giant sundial
- 16. Mythic figure associated with time measurement
Down
- 4. Historic unique Japanese timepiece style
- 6. Line or point denoting midday
- 9. Imaginary device moving by sunlight to mark time
- 10. Latin term for time-measuring device
- 12. Ancient instrument for astronomical and time measurements
- 13. Time measurement using burning candles
- 15. Timekeeping using plant stem growth
- 17. Hypothetical device for irregular time units
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