Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Intricate Gears and Locks of Antiquity
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 1. Rotating element used to input combinations on vintage locks
- 3. A movable part inside a lock that aligns to unlock it
- 4. A problem or enigma designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
- 5. A mechanism containing interlocking wheels for motion transfer
- 6. A device to fasten or lock boxes or cases in older puzzles
- 9. A network of paths used in puzzle challenges to confuse
Down
- 2. Simple fastening device common in old puzzle boxes
- 7. Ornamental plate protecting a keyhole in antique furniture
- 8. An old term for a craftsman who designed intricate puzzle decorations
- 10. Coiled metal used to store mechanical energy in puzzle devices
- 11. A secure lockbox often found in antique puzzle devices
- 12. A sliding bar that secures doors or compartments in puzzles
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