Counting invention before the calculator
6 letters — from The 1950s, group 1812, puzzle 1.
“Counting invention before the calculator”
| Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counting invention before the calculator | ABACUS | 6 |
Where This Clue Appears
The CodyCross clue “Counting invention before the calculator” is answered by ABACUS, a 6-letter entry in the The 1950s world, group 1812, puzzle 1. The full puzzle page lists every other clue in that same grid, which is usually what you want if more than one row is blocking you.
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