Navigational instrument Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 14, 2003 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 14, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 14, 2003 · 4-Down · 6 letters
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a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
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