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One Eighth Crossword Clue
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OCTANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OCTANT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OCTANT" which means:
- noun
- • A measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
An example sentence would be:
- • "The octant is a navigational instrument used in the 18th century for measuring angles between celestial objects and the horizon."
- • "The wooden octant was invented by john hadley in 1731."
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