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Intricate Lexicon of Letterpress Lore
Explore rare and unusual letterpress terms with this engaging crossword puzzle highlighting unique printing vocabulary.
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  • 1. Base used to build up type height for printing
  • 2. Heated device used for drying ink quickly
  • 4. Metal frame holding the type in place
  • 5. Rotating drum used to clean type or paper
  • 6. Thick strip of spacing material in printing
  • 7. Metal clamp used to hold type tightly
  • 12. Additional sheet placed between form and paper
  • 13. Arrangement of type and images for printing
  • 15. Smudged or blurred ink impression on paper
  • 18. Component that applies ink to the type
Down
  • 3. Part of the press that delivers ink to the rollers
  • 8. Manual printing press operated by hand
  • 9. Knife-like tool to cut paper or chase
  • 10. Small slip of paper used for proofs or notes
  • 11. Thin spacer inserted between lines of type
  • 14. Small block used to fill gaps in type
  • 16. Tray that holds composed type before printing
  • 17. Adjustable wedge used to lock printing form tightly
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