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Record Holders & Extremes Crossword Puzzle for Middle School is a hard crossword puzzle with 15 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Record Holders & Extremes Crossword Puzzle for Middle School
Challenge yourself with this hard crossword puzzle focusing on record-holding parts and extreme features in antique clocks. Perfect for middle schoolers interested in horology.
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  • 1. Conical pulley used to equalize torque in spring-driven clocks
  • 2. Decorative gear also known as a ‘spinning wheel’ in clock mechanics
  • 5. Small clock designed for shelf or fireplace placement
  • 7. Mechanism triggering chimes at each hour
  • 8. Sounding device marking the hour or quarter hour
  • 9. Series of gears transmitting power through the clock
  • 11. Early clock component acting as a primitive escapement
  • 13. Suspended weight that swings to regulate timekeeping
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  • 3. Part responsible for producing chimes or bell sounds
  • 4. Oscillating component critical for portable timepieces
  • 6. Tall longcase clock known for its long pendulum
  • 10. Simple clock chime with a single tone or note
  • 12. Clock complication that chimes on demand
  • 14. Mechanism controlling the release of energy in a clock’s movement
  • 15. Sensitive escapement used in precision marine chronometers
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