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2 | 42% | 9 | Contained counter counter counter-tenor | |
3 | 29% | 8 | An old-fashioned mileage counter | |
Old Counter Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABACUS" which means:
- noun
- • A tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
- • A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
An example sentence would be:
- • "She learned how to use the abacus to do complex calculations."
- • "The abacus is an ancient calculating tool."
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