Explore a crossword featuring rare and unconventional timekeeping devices that measure time beyond ordinary clocks.
Eccentric Clocks and Time Innovations
Discover unusual and fascinating timekeeping devices through this crossword featuring rare and innovative clocks and timers from history and modernity.
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- 1. Used historically to measure burning time intervals
- 3. Uses the sun’s shadow to show time
- 5. Timekeeping by the burning of a marked candle
- 7. Timekeeping based on the phases of the moon
- 9. Latin term for any timekeeping instrument
- 10. Type of clock powered by gears and springs
- 12. Medieval term for a public clock
- 13. Burning stick used to measure passage of days
- 16. Traditional hourglass measuring time with sand
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- 2. Ancient Egyptian structure used as a shadow marker
- 4. Device tracking water levels to keep time
- 6. Measures time through the burning rate of incense
- 8. Latin phrase often inscribed on clocks meaning 'time flies'
- 11. Precision timepiece used for accurate timekeeping
- 14. Ancient astronomical instrument also used for time
- 15. Ancient water clock measuring time by liquid flow
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