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Timeless Secrets of Cryptic Horology
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Tool or measure related to clock size or parts
  • 2. Specific design or model of a clock movement
  • 3. Mechanism allowing motion in one direction only
  • 7. Special alloy used for temperature-stable clock parts
  • 8. External factor that can affect clock accuracy
  • 9. Coiled spring providing power in mechanical clocks
  • 13. Swinging weight that regulates time in classic clocks
  • 15. Primitive escapement part controlling gear motion
Down
  • 4. Rotating part transmitting movement in clockwork
  • 5. Part of a gear engaging with another wheel
  • 6. Axle about which clock wheels rotate
  • 10. Escapement mechanism controlling clock’s energy release
  • 11. Clock function to sound hours audibly
  • 12. Process allowing controlled release of a clock’s energy
  • 14. Face of the clock displaying hours and minutes
  • 16. Conical pulley used to equalize mainspring force
  • 17. Support structure that holds clock wheels in place
  • 18. Metal disc struck to sound the time

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