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Intricate Gears and Classic Puzzle Engineering
A crossword exploring key terms and components in vintage puzzle mechanics, highlighting traditional design and mechanical ingenuity.
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Across
  • 1. Code or secret writing often used in puzzles
  • 2. Challenging problem requiring ingenuity to solve
  • 4. Fastening mechanism that holds pieces in place
  • 5. Flat surface or tool used in woodworking
  • 7. Type of lock with rotating disks
  • 8. Rotating toothed wheel transmitting motion
  • 12. Elastic component storing mechanical energy
  • 14. Simple machine used to amplify force
  • 17. Central point supporting rotation
Down
  • 3. Component moving smoothly along a track
  • 6. Gear allowing movement in one direction only
  • 9. Complex network of paths or passages
  • 10. Device securing an object from opening
  • 11. Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkage
  • 13. To find an answer to a puzzle
  • 15. Rotating face indicating settings or codes
  • 16. To carve designs or letters into a surface
  • 18. Pivot point allowing parts to swing open
  • 19. Mechanical fastener sliding to lock an object

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