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Time Excess Of A Sort Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EPACT" which means:
- noun
- • The time (number of days) by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months; it is used in the calculation of the date of easter
An example sentence would be:
- • "The epact of a calendar year is the number of days by which it is reckoned to differ from the solar year."
- • "The epact is typically represented by a roman numeral."
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