What 18th Century invention greatly aided navigation at sea? (7) Crossword Clue

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98% SEXTANT What 18th Century invention greatly aided navigation at sea? (7) (7)
6% GPS Motorist's navig. aid (3) Premier Sunday Jun 14, 2026
6% SONAR Navigation aid (5) (5) Mirror Quick May 26, 2026
6% RADAR Navigation aid (5) Universal May 24, 2026
6% CAPTAINCOOK 18th-century navigator (11)
5% MAINMENUS Navigational aids for website users (9) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
5% TNT Explosive invented in the 19th century (3) USA Today Jun 9, 2026
5% ARKWRIGHT 18th-century pioneer of the spinning frame (9) The Times Specialist Jun 1, 2026
5% HAYDN 18th-century Austrian composer (5) (5) The Sun Mini May 26, 2026
5% DREAD Greatly fear (5) Commuter May 14, 2026
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