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noun • plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture | ||||
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noun • mechanical device that regulates movement | ||||
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Horologist Whose Association With Robert Hooke Led Him To Make One Of The First Balance Spring Watches And Who Was The First To Inscribe Serial Numbers On The Back Of Timepieces
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TOMPION which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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TOMPION
Updated: October 12, 2023
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