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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 21, 1999 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 21, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 21, 1999 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
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