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Curious Contraptions of Clockwork Wonders
A challenging crossword exploring unusual and intricate components of eccentric clockwork devices.
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Across
- 1. Melodic sounds marking the hour
- 2. Oscillating element stabilizing timekeeping
- 3. Rotational force driving gears
- 4. Interlocking wheels that transmit motion
- 5. Regulates the movement in mechanical clocks
- 8. Base supporting clock components
- 11. Sound of mechanical clock movement
- 17. Small gear engaging larger gear
Down
- 6. Rigid bar used to transfer force
- 7. Tiny bearings reducing friction
- 9. Oscillating wheel controlling timing
- 10. Mechanism allowing motion in one direction
- 12. Shaft with cams controlling motion
- 13. Clock type with hands and dial
- 14. Swinging weight regulating clock speed
- 15. Action to tighten a mainspring
- 16. Coiled metal storing mechanical energy
- 18. Face displaying time numerals
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