Counting frame using sliding beads (6)
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 1 appearances · Last seen in the The Guardian crossword on May 9, 2026
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ABACUS
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The clue “Counting frame using sliding beads (6)” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Guardian crossword on May 9, 2026, where the answer was ABACUS.
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