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Antique Puzzle Gearworks Revealed
Explore the intricate components and terminology behind vintage puzzle mechanics in this engaging crossword.
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Across
  • 1. Toothed wheel transmitting motion
  • 2. Common vintage puzzle metal alloy
  • 4. Part that stops or holds position
  • 8. Part inside lock or puzzle that moves to unlock
  • 10. Small gear engaging with a larger one
  • 12. Catch mechanism securing parts in place
  • 13. Recessed cavity to fit a matching component
  • 15. Piece used to secure or separate parts
  • 19. Rod on which wheels or gears rotate
  • 20. Rotating or sliding piece that converts motion
Down
  • 3. Sliding metal bar securing puzzle parts
  • 5. Rotating face to set combinations
  • 6. Flat piece forming puzzle surface
  • 7. Axis on which gears or levers rotate
  • 9. Elastic component storing mechanical energy
  • 11. Screw-like gear component
  • 14. Small rod used to hold parts together
  • 16. Protective or ornamental plate on puzzles
  • 17. Simple machine used to amplify force in puzzles
  • 18. Gear allowing movement in one direction

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