Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Timeless Secrets of Cryptic Horology
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 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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