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Ancient Method Of Encipherment With A Message Wrapped Around A Cylinder Crossword Clue
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SCYTALE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCYTALE
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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An example sentence would be:
- • "The scytale is a tool used by ancient greeks to encrypt and decrypt messages."
- • "Archaeologists discovered a scytale artifact in the ruins of an ancient greek city."
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| New York Times27 Dec 2023 | Down 40 | |
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