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The Clue

Relative of a sextant (6 letter answer)

The Answer

OCTANT

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Notes

The answer OCTANT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

OCTANT as a noun:

1. a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration