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3 | 28% | 11 | One of the divisions on a compass | |
Compass Divisions Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OCTANTS" which means:
- noun
- • A measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
An example sentence would be:
- • "The octants of the sphere were divided into equal parts."
- • "The eight octants were used to measure the position of stars."
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