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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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| 2 | 32% | 9 | Shapely sort of figure for an old timer | |
| 3 | 31% | 8 | A bit diminutive | |
Diminutive Figure Briefly Working Bit Of An Old Timer Crossword Clue
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GNOMON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GNOMON
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "GNOMON" which means:
- noun
- • Indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
An example sentence would be:
- • "The gnomon of the sundial cast a shadow on the ground."
- • "The gnomon of the astronomical clock was beautifully carved."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Mar 2022 | Down 7 | |
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