Instrument formerly used to measure the altitude of stars and planets and as a navigational aid Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASTROLABE Instrument formerly used to measure the altitude of stars and planets and as a navigational aid (9)
3% RULER Measuring aid (5) The Times Concise Dec 16, 2025
3% MAP Navigator's aid (3)
3% BUOY Floating navigation aid (4) USA Today Dec 7, 2025
3% GPS Navigation aid (3) TV Nov 30, 2025
3% RUNNINGLIGHT Operating simple navigation aid (12) The Times Cryptic Nov 11, 2025
3% TOYPIANOS Instrumental learning aids? (9) Universal Nov 6, 2025
3% SONAR Navigation aid (5) (5) Mirror Quick Nov 5, 2025
3% HEIGHT Altitude (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 1, 2025
3% TAB Safari navigation aid? (3) Universal Sep 11, 2025
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