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| 2 | 49% | 3 | A star some 93 million miles away whose shadow, cast by means of a gnomon, is traditionally used to tell the time by earthlings | |
| 3 | 37% | 6 | Part of a sundial that casts a shadow | |
Timepiece Read By The Shadow A Gnomon Casts Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SUNDIAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SUNDIAL
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SUNDIAL" which means:
- noun
- • Timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ancient egyptians were known to use sundials to tell time."
- • "My grandmother has a beautiful sundial in her garden."
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| The Guardian Speedy19 Aug 2012 | Down 13 | |
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1 | A star some 93 million miles away whose shadow, cast by means of a gnomon, is traditionally used to tell the time by earthlings
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
18 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 18 Feb 2023 |
2 | Characterized by the analysis of gnomon shadows | |
3 | Gnomon casting shadows on this | |
4 | Part of a sundial that casts a shadow
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05 Sep 2015 | New York Times / 05 Sep 2015 |
5 | Part of a sundial that casts the shadow
The Guardian Quick -
18 Nov 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Nov 2013 |
6 | Shadow-creating timepiece
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01 Feb 2005 | New York Times Bonus / 01 Feb 2005 |
7 | Sundial gnomon
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12 Mar 1992 | New York Times / 12 Mar 1992 |
