Clues for the word "SEXTANT"
We've had 26 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 38 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on August 24, 2026.
Definition of sextant
- n. - The sixth part of a circle.
- n. - An instrument for measuring angular distances between objects, -- used esp. at sea, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude. It is constructed on the same optical principle as Hadley's quadrant, but usually of metal, with a nicer graduation, telescopic sight, and its arc the sixth, and sometimes the third, part of a circle. See Quadrant.
- n. - The constellation Sextans.
Referring Clues
- Sailor's aid
- Astrolabe alternative
- Mariner's instrument
- Mariner's device
- Astrolabe descendant
- GPS ancestor
- 32 Down successor
- Seafarer's instrument
- Navigating aid
- Navigation device
- Instrument to fix a ship's location at sea
- Navigator's aid
- Navigational instrument
- Mariner's aid
- Navigation instrument
- Navigator's need
- How's your father to beat time as part of a circle?
- Navigational aid, no end useful to Texans
- Navigational aid
- Astronavigation instrument
- Instrument used in celestial navigation
- S-surviving instrument
- Tax form sent out for guidance
- Seafarer's navigation aid
- Navigator's tool
- Seafarer's device
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 24, 2026
- Mirror Mini - January 22, 2026
- New York Times - January 24, 2025
- Mirror Mini - January 22, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 16, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 05, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 18, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - September 06, 2022
- Mirror Mini - January 22, 2018
- Netword - November 18, 2017
- Guardian Weekend - November 18, 2017
- Universal - October 22, 2017
- Mirror Quick - August 30, 2017
- New York Times - May 15, 2017
- Mirror Mini - January 22, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - August 29, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - July 13, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - March 14, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 27, 2015
- Wall Street Journal - October 04, 2013
- Washington Post - April 21, 2013
- Netword - February 09, 2011
- Guardian Quick - July 17, 2010
- Universal - July 04, 2010
- Guardian Prize - February 27, 2010
- Netword - March 14, 2009
- Netword - October 04, 2008
- Guardian Quick - September 06, 2008
- Guardian Quick - March 04, 2008
- Washington Post - February 10, 2008
- And in 8 more crossword puzzles...