Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Intricate Artistry of Enigmatic Puzzle Boxes
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 2. Device or mechanism designed to frustrate straightforward opening attempts
- 3. Japanese metalworking technique meaning 'wood grain,' prized for decorative layers
- 4. European technique emulating Asian lacquer finishes on luxury cases
- 6. Three-lobed ornamental motif sometimes key to unlocking hidden caches
- 7. Covert locking system activated by unforeseen sequence or gesture
- 11. Figurative allusion to difficult trial—apt metaphor for tricky boxes
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- 1. Famous puzzle cube that shares mechanical principles with handcrafted boxes
- 5. Complex maze-like structure concealed within elaborate puzzle enclosures
- 8. Applying thin decorative layers, a hallmark of refined puzzle box surfaces
- 9. Decorative wood inlay technique often used in exquisite puzzle box craftsmanship
- 10. Intricate mechanical assembly making unlocking a box a delicate dance
- 12. Historic type of furniture with hidden compartments; inspiration for puzzle boxes
- 13. Mechanical component that must align to unseal a cryptic container
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