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Arcane Horology: Whimsical Clockwork Enigmas
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Complex tension system transmitting whims through weights
  • 3. Oscillating heart of delicate timing with spiral spring
  • 4. Momentum keeper smoothing whimsical gear irregularities
  • 5. Mechanism predicting escapement timing with deceptive flair
  • 8. Forked arms snaring escape wheel teeth in subtle dance
  • 11. Speed regulator often shaped like opposing cups
  • 14. Curving wire supporting pendulum’s poetic arc
Down
  • 2. Primitive regulator swinging before the pendulum’s reign
  • 6. Rare escapement combining delicacy with technical panache
  • 7. Assembly unleashing melodious chimes on the hour
  • 9. Invented gear with eccentric teeth for fanciful turns
  • 10. Artful etching that animates whimsical clock faces
  • 12. Resonant strip causing ethereal vibrations in curious clocks
  • 13. Imaginary device merging pelvis-like rhythm and horology
  • 15. Gear allowing motion in only a whimsical direction
  • 16. Clock jewel known for paradoxically slippery low friction
  • 17. Oscillator engaging pallets in archaic escapement style

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