Ancient method of encipherment with a message wrapped around a cylinder Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 27, 2023 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 27, 2023 · 40-Down · 7 letters
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A cylinder with a strip of parchment wound around it on which a message is written, used for cryptography by the ancient Spartans.
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