Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 9 | Counting without actually counting | |
3 | 25% | 9 | Instrument for counting paces | |
Old Counting Instrument Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
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."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Bathroom washerImaginary instrument
Maker of archer’s weapons
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
The Guardian Quick03 Sep 2024 | Down 15 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | Counting devices of old
New York Times -
11 Jul 2024 | New York Times / 11 Jul 2024 |
2 | Counting without actually counting | |
3 | Destroying the Four Olds: Old Customs, Old Culture, Old Habits, and Old Ideas | |
4 | Instrument for counting paces
The Guardian Quick -
24 Mar 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 24 Mar 2010 |
5 | Not counting: Abbr.
New York Times -
21 Apr 2015 | New York Times / 21 Apr 2015 |
6 | Old stringed instrument for old warden fellow — 1 (one)
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Mar 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Mar 2009 |
7 | One of the hand’s digits used in the counting practice of dactylonomy; or, something thus shaped, such as a shortbread biscuit or a goujon
Telegraph Herculis -
28 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 28 Aug 2023 |