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7 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 15, 2017 · 44-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 15, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2017 · 44-Across · 7 letters
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a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
noun
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