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See a dictionary definition for ptolemaic system.

4 total results for PTOLEMAICSYSTEM( score: 50 )

3 results for PTOLEMAICSYSTEM from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Dec 29, 2012	17A	Bygone theory of astronomy	Joe Krozel	Shortz
Fri Sep 4, 2009	3D	Long-disproven scientific theory	Joe Krozel	Shortz
Thu Feb 5, 2004	49A	Classic geocentric theory	Alan Arbesfeld	Shortz

1 result for PTOLEMAICSYSTEM from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Dec 5, 1973	54A	Old astronomical arrangement	Mel Rosen	Weng

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