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noun • indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial | ||||||||
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noun • omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences | ||||||||
| 23% | 5 | "___ follows virtue as if it were its shadow": Cicero | ||||||
noun • a state of high honor • brilliant radiant beauty • an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint verb • rejoice proudly | ||||||||
Its Shadow Was A Sign Of The Times 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
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