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noun • a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled • content communicating a message; what something is about verb • send a message to • send as a message • send a message | ||||||||
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noun • a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate | ||||||||
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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SCYTALE
Updated: January 4, 2024
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