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noun • motion that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy; impossible in practice because of friction | ||||||||
| 23% | 11 | Relating to the ancient quest to create an elixir of immortality | ||||||
adjective • of or relating to alchemists | ||||||||
| 23% | 13 | Concerning the ancient quest for a universal panacea | ||||||
adjective • of or relating to alchemists | ||||||||
Ancient Scientific Quest Crossword Clue
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PERPETUALMOTION which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PERPETUALMOTION
Updated: October 10, 2023
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